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Fragment
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This woven fragment features a pattern of eight-pointed stars in various configurations, bordered by alternating black and red vegetal forms. Its fragmentary nature makes it difficult to assess what its original size, or function may have been.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Moroccan weaver |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, North Africa, Morocco, Moroccan weaver |
| Medium | Silk, metal, dye |
| Dimensions | Average: 19 x 11.5 cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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