Sieve
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Sieve

TitleSieve
Date580–640 6th century
MediumPalm leaf and fiber
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginCoptic Coptic
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1914
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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