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1947

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2025

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Fragment (Peru)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 1100 and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is cotton, wool and its technique is slit tapestry with use of non-horizontal weft. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 11.5 x 7.2 cm (4 1/2 x 2 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru); cotton, wool; H x W: 11.5 x 7.2 cm (4 1/2 x 2 13/16 in.); 1947-89-1

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