Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistNasca Coyunga, Nazca Valley, South coast, Peru
Date1 CE-200 CE 1st century
MediumCotton, plain weave; embroidered with cotton and wool (camelid) in back, cross, double running, running, satin, and stem stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginPeru Peru
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePurchased with funds provided by Mrs. Edwin A. Seipp
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sampler” is a work by Nasca Coyunga, Nazca Valley, South coast, Peru, dated 1 CE-200 CE. It is executed in cotton, plain weave; embroidered with cotton and wool (camelid) in back, cross, double running, running, satin, and stem stitches and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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