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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Carpets & Textiles · Catalogue no. 15359
Anonymous, 1200-1460sPadded Hat
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 1000 AD.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 1200-1460s |
|---|---|
| Date | 1460–1625 (radiocarbon date, 95.4% probability) |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, North Coast, Chimú style, 1200-1460s |
| Medium | cotton; plain weave, brocaded |
| Dimensions | Overall: 124.5 x 31.7 cm (49 x 12 1/2 in.); Mounted: 172.7 x 148.6 cm (68 x 58 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Garment |
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