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Lime container, lime
Object Number 46-81-30/5540
Display Title Lime container, lime
Descriptions
Object Description One woven lime bag: Bag; geometric birds and stepped block forms woven in single interlocked tapestry in blue, tan camelid (z-2s). White cotton warp (N) runs Horizontally. Folded across bottom, seamed up sides; seams covered with cross-knit loopstitch in same camelid yarns. Appears to contain lime, folded over and tied with several turns of heavy cotton cord.
Inventory Description Organic, woven lime bag, blue in tan bird and stepped block design, folded over,
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle horizon
  • Nazca
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Arequipa Region / Caylloma Province / Majes
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Majes Valley near Santa Isabel de Siguas
Materials Cotton, Camelid, Lime
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5540

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