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End panel of a sash

End panel of a sash

17th century
Object PlaceIran (probably Kashan)
Medium/TechniqueSilk and metal-wrapped silk; plain weave with complementary wefts and inner warps (taqueté), brocaded
DimensionsOverall: 62.5 x 23 cm (24 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William F. Wharton
Accession number37.237
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsCostumes
InscriptionsIn the corners of this panel, inscriptions proclaim "God is most great."
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. William F. Wharton to the MFA, February 4, 1937.
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