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Fragment (Peru), 400–100 BC

This is a Fragment. It is dated 400–100 BC and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is cotton and its technique is plain weave foundation with gauze weave. 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: 33.3 x 24.8 cm (13 1/8 x 9 3/4 in.)

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Fragment (Peru), 400–100 BC; cotton; H x W: 33.3 x 24.8 cm (13 1/8 x 9 3/4 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1944-89-2

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