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Fragment (Peru)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 900–1400 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave with tied-resist patterning. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 52.3 x 61.3 cm (20 9/16 x 24 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru); cotton; H x W: 52.3 x 61.3 cm (20 9/16 x 24 1/8 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1944-89-4

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