Fragment
18th century (made)
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Fragment of a shawl (Doshala) of fine wool woven in bright coloured weft on a dark-blue warp. The pattern is formed by repetitions of four vertical zig zag bands of white, red, yellow and black upon which are carnations flowers in yellow and red, blue and white, red and blue, and red and white.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool |
| Brief description | Fragment of a shawl (Doshala) in woven wool, Kashmir, 18th century |
| Physical description | Fragment of a shawl (Doshala) of fine wool woven in bright coloured weft on a dark-blue warp. The pattern is formed by repetitions of four vertical zig zag bands of white, red, yellow and black upon which are carnations flowers in yellow and red, blue and white, red and blue, and red and white. |
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| Credit line | Given by Imre Schwaiger, Esq. |
| Object history | Given by Imre Schwaiger, Esq., 39 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1913-3796M |
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| Accession number | IM.423-1914 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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