Sash
18th century (made)
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Patka (court girdle or sash) of embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads. Semi-transparent ground, ends and borders embroidered in pink, red and green silk, in satin stitch, and with details in silver-gilt thread. The pattern is a row of six flower stylised sprays. Border of scrolling stems and flower-heads similar to those in the sprays.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads |
| Brief description | Patka (court girdle or sash) of embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads, India, 18th century |
| Physical description | Patka (court girdle or sash) of embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads. Semi-transparent ground, ends and borders embroidered in pink, red and green silk, in satin stitch, and with details in silver-gilt thread. The pattern is a row of six flower stylised sprays. Border of scrolling stems and flower-heads similar to those in the sprays. |
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| Credit line | Bought from Mr Imre Schwaiger |
| Production | Mughal style |
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| Accession number | IM.29-1936 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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