Curtain

43-12-91

From: Persia

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 43-12-91
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian (uncertain) | Persian (uncertain)
Provenience Persia
Date Made 18th century
Section Near Eastern
Materials Cotton
Technique Woodblock Printed
Description

Kalim Kari. Wood block print on cotton. White, with center section printed in garnet, except for large floral motifs in red and blue. Borders of large floral motifs, the uppermost white on a red and blue background. Backed with white cotton printed with allover floral design of orange, black and green. Blue cotton facing. Indian export textile, probably for the Persian market.

Height 192 cm
Width 122 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Frances E. (Harry) Markoe, 1943

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