Fringed Fragment With Stylized Birds
Artist
Unknown
CulturePeruvian
Date1100-1460
MediumWool
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (28.6 x 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Object number58.50.7
Not on view
DescriptionWool fragment of a border with rep band fringe. Supplementary weft and plain weave border. Weft loop fringe woven separately. Diagonal design of birds embroidered on red, yellow, and black stripes. Birds, yellow, red & tan outlined in black. Fringe attached to selvedge edge. UV plexiglass covering, 6/80.Exhibition History"Ancient Peruvian Textiles from the Chrysler Museum," exhibition circulated by Southern 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.
1000-1460
200-100 B.C.
ca. 600 A.D.