Tinsel Ribbon
c.1881-2 (made)
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Strip of silver tinsel ribbon (gota), woven of silver strip warps and white silk wefts, embossed with large buta and flowering tree designs with parrot between them.
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Brief description | Strip of silver tinsel ribbon (gota) embossed with patterns, probably Ajmer, Rajasthan, c.1881-2; Textiles |
Physical description | Strip of silver tinsel ribbon (gota), woven of silver strip warps and white silk wefts, embossed with large buta and flowering tree designs with parrot between them. |
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Object history | Probably purchased by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his buying tour of India in 1881-2, based on comparison with IS.821-1883. |
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Accession number | IPN.1069 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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