Silk Fragment
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Silk Fragment

TitleSilk Fragment
Date1300s 14th century
Mediumlampas weave, silk
ClassificationTextile
OriginEgypt or Syria, Mamluk period Egypt or Syria
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSilk Fragment, 1300s. Egypt or Syria, Mamluk period. Lampas weave, silk; overall: 14.7 x 12.4 cm (5 13/16 x 4 7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Robertson, 1977.18
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Silk Fragment” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1300s. It is executed in lampas weave, silk and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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