Embroidered Border Fragment
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Embroidered Border Fragment

TitleEmbroidered Border Fragment
Date4th–3rd century BCE 3rd century BCE
MediumCamelid hair, cotton
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginParacas Paracas
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of George D. Pratt, 1933
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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