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Palampore

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

Palampore of painted cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a rockery. Two large birds stand opposed, and one on each side of the tree. There is a broad border with undulating floral stems. Colours are in red, blue and mauve on a white ground.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted cotton
Brief description
Palampore of painted cotton, South India, early 18th century
Physical description
Palampore of painted cotton. The design consists of a flowering tree growing from a rockery. Two large birds stand opposed, and one on each side of the tree. There is a broad border with undulating floral stems. Colours are in red, blue and mauve on a white ground.
Dimensions
  • Top edge width: 1791mm
  • Bottom edge width: 1784mm
  • Proper right length: 2295mm
  • Proper left length: 2230mm
  • Weighed on roller weight: 14.5kg
Credit line
Given by G. P. Baker
Collection
Accession number
IS.39-1950

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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