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Sarong

19th century-20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sarong (kain) of red silk brocaded with gold thread in a close pattern of triangles and lozenges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk brocaded in gold thread
Brief description
Sarong, silk brocaded in gold thread, probably Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century-20th century
Physical description
Sarong (kain) of red silk brocaded with gold thread in a close pattern of triangles and lozenges.
Dimensions
  • Length: 114.5cm
  • Width: 72.2cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs Betty Carpenter
Object history
Registered File number 1971/858.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.17-1971

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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