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Fragment with embroidered inscription

Islamic (Artist)
Egyptian (Artist)
11th century (Medieval)
Sized linen with black embroidery

Fragment of undyed plain woven linen with a short repeating inscription in black embroidery

Conservation

Date Description Narrative
10/17/1990 Treatment re-housed
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Geographies

Egypt (Place of Origin)

Measurements

Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 3/16 in. (17.2 x 5.5 cm)

Credit Line

Maurice Nahman, 1928

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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83.552

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  • Wednesday—Sunday: 10 a.m.—5 p.m.
  • Thursday: 1–8 p.m.
  • Monday—Tuesday: Closed

Location

600 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD
21201

Phone

410-547-9000

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