Not currently on display at the V&A

Silver Thread

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Skein of gold-wrapped thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Wire
  • Wire
  • Wire
  • Wire
  • Wire
  • Wire
  • Wire
Materials and techniques
Gold-wrapped silk thread
Brief description
Skeins of silver and silver-gilt-wrapped thread, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, c.1867
Physical description
Skein of gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 20.5cm
  • Width: 0.75cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 5804: 'Gold & Silver wire / Aurangabad Madras / Original nos. 681? / 8 Kinds / no price marked'. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 23] '0637. GOLD WIRE. 5 Pieces. SILVER WIRE. Four pieces; Aurungabad. 5804'
Associated object
0637:1/(IS) (Shared Other number)
Other number
5804 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0637:2/(IS)

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Record createdApril 7, 2014
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