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Portrait Shroud of a Young Man

Artist Unknown
Datefirst half of the 4th century
MediumLinen covered with gesso and paint, mounted on wood
Dimensions52 x 16 x 1/16 in. (132.1 x 40.6 x 0.1 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina and the James G. Hanes Memorial Fund
Object number78.1.8
On View
Not on view
ProvenanceArt market, New York, NY, 1976; McAlpine Ancient Art, London, UK; sold to NCMA, 1978.
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