Textile Fragment
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Textile Fragment

TitleTextile Fragment
Date8th–9th century 8th century
MediumLinen, wool
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginByzantine Byzantine
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Nanette B. Kelekian, in honor of Nobuko Kajitani, 2002
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Zoological illustration

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