Who created "Fragment"?

Fragment was created by Lambayeque in 1000-1476.

When was "Fragment" created?

This artwork was created 1000-1476.

Is "Fragment" in the public domain?

Yes, Fragment is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Fragment

Q: What medium is "Fragment"?

Fragment is Cotton and wool (camelid), slit and single dovetailed tapestry weave with eccentric and wrapping outlining wefts.

Lambayeque

1000-1476

Medium

Cotton and wool (camelid), slit and single dovetailed tapestry weave with eccentric and wrapping outlining wefts

Dimensions

23.2 × 20.6 cm (9 1/8 × 8 1/8 in.)

Classification

textile

Department

Textiles

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

85325

Art Historical Context

This exquisite textile fragment from the Lambayeque cultureca. 1000–1476), hailing from Peru's northern coast, offers a glimpse into the sophisticated artistry of a pre-Inca civilization. The Lambayeque, also known as Sicán were masterful weavers whose textiles served as symbols of status, ritual, and storytelling. Measuring just 23.2 × 20.6 cm, this small yet intricate piece survives as a testament to their enduring legacy, now housed in the Art Institute of's Textiles Department. Crafted from cotton and camelid wool using advanced slit and single dovetailed tapestry weaves, the fragment dem...

Fragment

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