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Object Number 46-77-30/9613
Display Title Textile, gauze
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of complex gauze weave in alternating alignment. Weft-faced edge (0.8 cm., width) forms warp selvage. Knot was tied on the piece, now torn away. One warp selvage edge. Warp, weft: brown cotton, crepe-spun, (s).
Inventory Description Organic, woven textile fragment, gauze, brown cotton, knot tied
Classification
  • Woven Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm (5 11/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9613

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