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Textile fragment
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Textile fragment

TitleTextile fragment
Dateca. 6th century CE 6th century
MediumWool, cotton
OriginSasanian Sasanian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1969
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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