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Peruvian
Colonial
17th century or later
Object Place: Peru
Medium/Technique
Cotton and wool interlocked tapestry with eccentric wefts
Dimensions
424 x 715 cm (166 15/16 x 281 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Charles Potter Kling Fund
Accession Number1970.502
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRed ground with yellow latticework in field and three medallions. The center medallion contains a basket of fruit, the others contain urns; all three surrounded by birds, lions and wreath. Border of stylized scrolling vines with birds and rodent-like creatures.
ProvenancePurchased by MFA from John Wise, Ltd., 15 East 69th Street, New York, New York, November 10, 1971.