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Sarong

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sarong of gold and silver brocaded kincob on a red silk ground. The field is patterned with a trellis enclosing silver diamonds. The end borders are filled with tumpal motives.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold and silver brocaded kincob
Brief description
Sarong of gold and silver brocaded kincob, possibly made in Sumatra or Malaysia, Indonesia, 19th century
Physical description
Sarong of gold and silver brocaded kincob on a red silk ground. The field is patterned with a trellis enclosing silver diamonds. The end borders are filled with tumpal motives.
Dimensions
  • Length: 105in
  • Width: 37.5in
Collection
Accession number
IS.183-1964

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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