Tunic
| Title | Tunic |
|---|---|
| Artist | Wari Nazca Valley, Atarco, Nazca Valley, Peru |
| Date | 600-800 7th century |
| Medium | Cotton and wool (camelid), single interlocking tapestry weave; neck and armholes finished in wool (camelid) in overcast stitches; seams joined with wool (camelid) in darning stitches |
| Classification | tunic |
| Origin | Peru Peru |
| Holding institution | Art Institute of Chicago |
| Credit line | Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Edwin A. Seipp |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Tunic” is a work by Wari Nazca Valley, Atarco, Nazca Valley, Peru, dated 600-800. It is executed in cotton and wool (camelid), single interlocking tapestry weave; neck and armholes finished in wool (camelid) in overcast stitches; seams joined with wool (camelid) in darning stitches and classified as tunic. 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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