Hanging
c.1855 (made)
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Hanging, block printed unbleached cotton, the centre has a pattern of stylised flower heads in red and black, surrounded by a border of stylised black lions, below this is a row of armoured horsemen above garlands.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, block printed |
| Brief description | Hanging, floral and lion design, block printed, Chennai, ca. 1855; Textiles |
| Physical description | Hanging, block printed unbleached cotton, the centre has a pattern of stylised flower heads in red and black, surrounded by a border of stylised black lions, below this is a row of armoured horsemen above garlands. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 837: 'Palampore / Madras / 55 / Unglazed Coarse' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a hanging, for domestic decoration. |
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| Other number | 837 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5421(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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