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Object Number 38-28-30/4168
Display Title Yarn, cotton
Descriptions
Object Description Hank of cotton thread - 2 ply, brown: Mass of brown cotton yarn (s-2z), possibly a disintegrated skein.
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, thread, small mass, 2-ply bown cotton
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas / Paracas Necropolis
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Materials Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 4.1 x 1.4 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-28-30/4168

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