Hanging
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Large block printed cotton cloth, made up as a hanging or curtain, colours predominantly ochre, terracotta, black and green; the field has a floral design and medallions in floral patterns; several wide borders depicting hunters on elephants and wild animals.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven and printed |
| Brief description | Textile, printed cotton hanging, Punjab, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Large block printed cotton cloth, made up as a hanging or curtain, colours predominantly ochre, terracotta, black and green; the field has a floral design and medallions in floral patterns; several wide borders depicting hunters on elephants and wild animals. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a hanging. for household decoration. |
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| Accession number | 5504(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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