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1948

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2024

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Band (Peru)

This is a Band. It is dated 1100–1400 and we acquired it in 1948. Its medium is cotton and wool warp, wool weft and its technique is slit tapestry. 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: 82.1 x 4.6 cm (32 5/16 x 1 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Band (Peru); cotton and wool warp, wool weft; H x W: 82.1 x 4.6 cm (32 5/16 x 1 13/16 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane; 1948-122-2

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