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Skirt Cloth

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Skirt cloth (samphot) of twill weave silk and cotton with weft ikat (hol) patterning.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Twill weave silk and cotton, weft ikat
Brief description
Skirt cloth (samphot), twill weave silk and cotton, weft ikat (hol), Cambodia, ca. 1855
Physical description
Skirt cloth (samphot) of twill weave silk and cotton with weft ikat (hol) patterning.
Dimensions
  • Length: 314cm (approx)
  • Width: 95cm
Object history
Presented by HH The Temenggung of Johor. Received in Singapore in 1855.
Other number
3275 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5653(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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