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Fragment

12th century
Irregular fragment of plain, simple twill, silk, golden brown. Found in graves near Bibi-gu-nou. ca. 1 mile east of Rhages Sent to Dec. Arts 10/8/42 (H.G.) Found in graves near Bibi-ga-nou. ca. 1 mile east of Rhages
43.2 × 33 cm (17 × 13 in)

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