Fragment of a Strap
CulturePeruvian
Date700-900 A.D.
MediumWool
DimensionsOverall: 21 3/4 x 7/8 in. (55.2 x 2.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object number58.50.11
Not on view
DescriptionPortion of a strap of triple weave wool. With a red ground on one side and tan on the other. Two pair of animals (red on a tan ground and tan on a black ground one side-the other with tan ground and red animals, and a red design and two black abstract designs on back). UV plexiglass covering.Exhibition History"Ancient Peruvian Textiles from the Chrysler Museum," exhibition circulated by So. Arts Federation, Atlanta, 1980-81. "Peruvian Textiles," Prints and Drawings Gallery, Chrysler Museum, Oct. 1, 1992 - April 1, 1993. Published ReferencesJudith C. Riley. ANCIENT PERUVIAN TEXTILES. Norfolk, VA: The Chrysler Museum. 05/1980: not paged.
1100-1460
200-100 B.C.
