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Unfinished Mantle

A work made of wool (camelid), plain weave; embroidered in overcast and stem stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches..
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  • A work made of wool (camelid), plain weave; embroidered in overcast and stem stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches..

Date:

100 B.C./A.D. 200

Artist:

Paracas
Possibly Ica or Nazca Valley, south coast, Peru

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Paracas

Title

Unfinished Mantle

Place

Peru (Object made in)

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Made 100 BCE–200 CE

Medium

Wool (camelid), plain weave; embroidered in overcast and stem stitches; edged with cross-knit loop stitches.

Dimensions

210.8 × 122.9 cm (83 × 48 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1958.295

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