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Written by: Yuki WhitfieldContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 15361
Anonymous, 1200-1460sBand with Tassels
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This garment may have been found with others in the collection that formed a matched set worn by a noble of the Chimú, who rose to power on Peru’s north coast after the year 1000.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 1200-1460s |
|---|---|
| Date | 1455–1625 (radiocarbon date, 95% probability) |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, North Coast, Chimú style, 1200-1460s |
| Medium | cotton; weft-faced plain weave |
| Dimensions | Overall: 306.8 x 5.4 cm (120 13/16 x 2 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Garment |
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