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17th century-18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment from a tent hanging of painted cotton. Incorporating a complete praying niche (mihrab) containing a vase of flowers on a dark red ground. There are broad bands at the top and bottom filled with large flowers on a green ground. Narrow bands filled with floral stems.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted cotton
Brief description
Fragment from a tent hanging of painted cotton, India, 17th century-18th century
Physical description
Fragment from a tent hanging of painted cotton. Incorporating a complete praying niche (mihrab) containing a vase of flowers on a dark red ground. There are broad bands at the top and bottom filled with large flowers on a green ground. Narrow bands filled with floral stems.
Dimensions
  • Top edge width: 1104mm
  • Bottom edge width: 1083mm
  • Proper right length: 2241mm
  • Proper left length: 2241mm
  • Weighed on roller weight: 18kg
Credit line
Given by G. P. Baker
Collection
Accession number
IS.163-1950

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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