Mantle Border
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Mantle Border

TitleMantle Border
Date5th–2nd century BCE 4th century BCE
MediumCamelid hair, cotton
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
OriginParacas Paracas
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Nathan Cummings, 1966
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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