Sari
c.1855 (made)
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Parts of a sari, in rust coloured cotton warps and wefts with yellow squares with small brocaded motifs with metal-wrapped thread in some of the squares.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton and metal-wrapped thread, woven and brocaded |
| Brief description | Parts of a sari, rust-coloured cotton with yellow-orange squares, Thanjavur, ca.1855. |
| Physical description | Parts of a sari, in rust coloured cotton warps and wefts with yellow squares with small brocaded motifs with metal-wrapped thread in some of the squares. |
| Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 3014: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Tanjore / 55 / Silk & Cotton check interlaced with gold'. |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3014 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 4395&A(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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