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Fragment (Egypt)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1292–1190 BC and we acquired it in 1915. Its medium is linen and its technique is painted gesso. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert de Rustafjaell Bey.

Cite this object as

Fragment (Egypt); linen; 1915-24-1-a

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