Shawl
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Square shawl, woven wool, blue centre surrounded by decorative architectural and buta motifs, added borders, the end borders in different colours, embroidered with flowers within niches. A short inscription on the blue centre.
Object details
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| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven and embroidered wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Square shawl, woven wool, blue centre surrounded by decorative architectural and buta motifs, added borders, the end borders in different colours, embroidered with flowers within niches. A short inscription on the blue centre. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | A short inscription on the blue centre. |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment. |
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| Accession number | 0275(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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