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1960

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Fragment (Peru), 12th–14th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated 12th–14th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is cotton, wool and its technique is plain weave with discontinuous supplementary weft patterning (brocade). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.3 x 19 cm (11 9/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (Peru), 12th–14th century; cotton, wool; H x W: 29.3 x 19 cm (11 9/16 x 7 1/2 in.); 1960-33-2

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