Fragment, probably linen with manuscript (black) 11th century

Made:: 1000-1100 in Egypt

maker:: Muslim; Copt

Fragment, probably linen with manuscript (black) 11th century.

Translation of the text 'Allah the most gracious the most merciful ' 09/2018

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Category:: Textiles Machinery

Object Number:: 1984-1588

Materials:: woven linen and silk

type:: coptic weaving

credit:: Wellcome Institute

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Fragment, probably linen with manuscript (black) 11th century

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