Woven Silk
18th century (made)
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Brocade woven in silk and silver-gilt thread on a ground of double texture (tabby weave). The fabric consists of two pieces of silk cloth, interwoven only where the pattern appears. The pattern depicts two symmetrical flowering plants, in gold and light green on a white ground. The piece of cloth forming the backing is brownish yellow.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk and silver-gilt thread brocade |
| Brief description | Brocaded, with floral pattern; Iran; 1700s. |
| Physical description | Brocade woven in silk and silver-gilt thread on a ground of double texture (tabby weave). The fabric consists of two pieces of silk cloth, interwoven only where the pattern appears. The pattern depicts two symmetrical flowering plants, in gold and light green on a white ground. The piece of cloth forming the backing is brownish yellow. |
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| Credit line | Given by Monsiuer J. K. Nazara-Aga |
| Object history | Registered File no. 1930/12911. |
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| Accession number | T.212-1930 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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