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Quipu

1998.19.2769A

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Artifact Identification Quipu   (1998.19.2769A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
    2. :
  2. Data Processing T&E
    3. :
  3. Data Processing Devices
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 800 CE
Culture Chancay

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 103.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 49.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
Weight 8 g
Measuring Remarks Width measured of longest derivation from center.
Materials Textile
Manufacturing Processes Ropemaking
Munsell Color Information Yellowish Gray (10yr 8/2)- overall

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Museum of Natural History, UIUC
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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