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Coptic fragment with good provenance Composite fragment of tapestry woven roundel Egypt 4th - 6th century. Measurements:18cm's diameter |
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Coptic (Egyptian) |
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Nazca "cushma" tunic with burgundy and tangerine inner panels A Cushma style tunic with border treatment of alternating coloured steps surrounding unusual shades of burgundy and tangerine. The borders have a deep green which is unusual. Camelid fibre Dimension: Length 82"(208cm) x Width 55"(139cm) Condition: As found with conservation, holes rewoven, all sides with selvages Provenance: Peru, Nazca valley, South coast , circa 400-600A.D. Ref Bruken in die Zunkunst vor Kolumbus pub Sailer 1992 Textiles of Peru by J.A. de Lavalle and J A, Gozalez Garcia published by LL Editoresu 1989 |
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Pre-Columbian |
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Covering Woolen open gauze with tapestry border Chancay- 10-14th century Central coast of Peru Measurements : 5ft sqaure or 153 cms square |
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Peruvian |
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Cushma Camelid fibre, woven in brilliant saturated colours in gauze open weave. This cushma also incorporates complex 'scaffold wefting' technique. Nazca, South- coast of Peru 300 BC - 600 AD Private family collection 86" x 60", 218 cm x 153cm |
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Pre-Columbian |
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