Wall Hanging

29-96-133

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (7) Object Images

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

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.