Chancay Gauze Textile Fragment stoneware Without pottery

Without pottery

Moderate condition

prized for its vibrant colors and lustrous finish

and the god Hylates

lustrous patina acquired through years of devotional handling

Chancay Gauze Textile Fragment stoneware Without potteryPre Columbian era, Chancay culture, 10001470AD, Peru This magnificent Chancay gauze textile fragment, rendered in a natural beige hue, is a striking example of the sophisticated textile artistry of the Chancay culture (10001470 AD). Likely originating from a mummy bundle or tunic, this finely woven piece exemplifies the Chancay weavers unparalleled skill in delicate gauze work, a technique that set their textiles apart in the Pre Columbian world.