Native Name | Kalaga |
Object Number | 29-96-133 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Burmese |
Provenience | Burma |
Period | Mandalay Period |
Date Made | 1860-1896 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Felt | Flannel | Silk | Cotton | Sequins | Braid | Gold Thread |
Technique | Appliqued | Embroidered |
Iconography | Male | Female | Peacocks | Elephants | Flowers |
Description | Wall hanging, kalaga, made of black flannel or felt with silk, cotton, colored braid, gold thread applique and embroidery. Four figures of male and females in late 19th century attire stand under arches. Each has ear studs and stand in tribhanga posture. Border with peacocks at the corners and flower and elephant figures. |
Height | 84 cm |
Width | 300 cm |
Credit Line | Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904 |
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