Four-cornered hat
Four-cornered hat

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Four-cornered hat,

8th century CE

Wari
Middle Horizon
1998-692

Information

Title
Four-cornered hat
Dates

8th century CE

Medium
Blue and red wool
Dimensions
h. 17.2 cm., w. 20.0 cm., d. 3.0 cm. (6 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-692
Place Made

South America, Peru

Culture
Huari
Period
Middle horizon
Type
hats, textiles, weaving
Materials
wool (textile)
Techniques
weaving

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