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Textile

ca. 1881-1882 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete length of fine woven silk, brocaded with regular staggered rows of buta in gold-wrapped thread.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk and gold-wrapped silk thread
Brief description
Textile, possibly wrapped garment, cream woven silk and gold-wrapped thread, Varanasi, ca. 1881-1882
Physical description
Complete length of fine woven silk, brocaded with regular staggered rows of buta in gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1320cm
  • Width: 87cm
Object history
Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882.
Historical context
Probably intended to be made up into garments, clothing.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.910-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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