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Segmentum from a Tunic — Anonymous, 9th century

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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 70972
Anonymous, 9th century

Segmentum from a Tunic

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerAnonymous, 9th century
Date800s
Culture / OriginEgypt, late Abbasid or Tulunid period, 9th century
Mediumtapestry; wool and linen
DimensionsOverall: 18.6 x 18.2 cm (7 5/16 x 7 3/16 in.)
DepartmentTextiles
TypeTextile
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