Palampore
ca. 1720-1750 (made)
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The field of this chintz hanging is filled with beautifully drawn birds and flowers. The vase of flowers in the centre is taken from a European source and is decorated with a scene of 'Nature being crowned by Love'.
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Materials and techniques | Painted and dyed cotton chintz |
Brief description | Rectangular palampore or bed-cover of painted and dyed cotton chintz, Coromandel Coast, ca. 1720-1750 |
Physical description | Rectangular palampore or bed-cover of painted and dyed cotton chintz. Composed of two selvage to selvage widths of cotton joined after painting. In the centre is a vase of flowers. There is a bunch of flowers tied with a ribbon in each corner. The field is filled with a tracery of stems bearing fanciful leaves and flowers, and interspersed with beautifully drawn birds. There is a wide border with a floral design, and two narrow guard borders with a ribbon design. Blue band around all four edges. The lower portion of the bottom border is missing. |
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Summary | The field of this chintz hanging is filled with beautifully drawn birds and flowers. The vase of flowers in the centre is taken from a European source and is decorated with a scene of 'Nature being crowned by Love'. |
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Accession number | IS.46-1956 |
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Record created | February 22, 2006 |
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