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1962

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Fragment Of A Bag (Peru)

This is a Fragment of a bag. It is dated 100 BC–1000 AD and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is wool and its technique is tapestry) dove-tailed, use of non-horizontal weft; diagonal flat interlacing; braiding–4-strand; sides stitched together to form bag; warp ends covered by stitching forming opening; diagonal flat interlacing; braiding 4-strand. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29 x 13 cm (11 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment Of A Bag (Peru); wool; H x W: 29 x 13 cm (11 7/16 x 5 1/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor in memory of Alexander M. Bing; 1962-27-15

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