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Tunic fragment, gauze
Tunic fragment, gauze
Object Number 15-41-30/86897
Display Title Tunic fragment, gauze
Descriptions
Object Description Tunic fragment of gauze; bands of 1-1 plainweave pinkish cotton, alternating with bands of simple gauze weave. Warp selvage has three heading cords of 3-replied yarns. Piece was colored with red pigment, now mostly worn off. One warp selvage. Warp: pinkish cotton, (z-2s), 20 epcm. Weft: pinkish cotton, (z-pairs); in gauze section: (z-2s).
Inventory Description Organic, woven fiber, textile fragment, striped woven pattern, plainweave
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Early Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Usaka
Additional Geographic Terms South coast
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 36.5 x 33.5 cm (14 3/8 x 13 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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