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1067

Antique Persian Sassani Textile.
1st - 5th Centuries
4 x 4in
9 x 9cm

 

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Description

Origin: Persia Type: border fragment, Period: 1st to 5th Centuries
Warp: Material: linen, tan, material Spin/Ply: 5-2 z spun Density: 25in.(=10cm)
Weft: Material: wool, dyed, natural Spin/Ply: 5 spun Density: 42-52in. (=17-20cm)
Decoration/surface:Technique: slit-tapestry, curved wefting, weft-faced.
Remarks: Remains on left upper corner of a pointing hand; wide variety of earth tone colours: rust, dark brown, tan , olive, brown-wine.


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