Object Number | A606 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Iranian | Islamic |
Provenience | Iran |
Period | 19th Century |
Date Made | 19th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Cotton | Silk |
Technique | Brocade | Woven | Dyed | Sewn |
Iconography | Floral | Buta | Boteh |
Description | Woman's veil. Red, yellow and green brocade band at the top with a floral design. One red tassel at each upper corner. Edged entirely with red. Large lower panel has an open weave geometric design. The main piece seems to be a type of cotton needle weaving that was practiced in Qajar Iran. |
Length | 59 cm |
Width | 54 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from F. P. Bhumgara & Company, 1904 |
Other Number | C6 - Other Number |
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