Not on display

Length of Silk Cloth

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

Yellow with broad and narrow stripes in yellow, green and white.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Fine crisp textured silk weave.
Brief description
Burmese yellow and green striped silk textile. Konabung Dynasty (1752-1885). ca. 1850
Physical description
Yellow with broad and narrow stripes in yellow, green and white.
Dimensions
  • Length: 247cm
  • Width: 61cm
Style
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. 1880 Register Entry: [Case 26] '0711. SILK. Piece of, yellow, green, and white; Burmah. 3171'
Production
Acquired by the India Museum in 1855.
Bibliographic reference
Forbes Watson, J. Textile Fabrics of India. London: India Museum, 1873. 2nd Series 575-631
Other number
3171 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0711(IS)

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Record createdMay 11, 1999
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