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Patka

17th century-18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Girdle (patka) of painted cotton chintz. Plain white field with the borders filled with a diaper of trefoil leaves in green and sepia, and outlined in mauve.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted cotton chintz
Brief description
Girdle (patka) of painted cotton chintz, probably made in India, 17th century-18th century
Physical description
Girdle (patka) of painted cotton chintz. Plain white field with the borders filled with a diaper of trefoil leaves in green and sepia, and outlined in mauve.
Dimensions
  • Length: 144in
  • Width: 18.75in
Credit line
Given by G. P. Baker
Collection
Accession number
IS.83-1950

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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