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20.500.12592/1qt9k4

Fragment

Research in Progress Rectangle of very fine, loosely woven undyed plain weave cotton with small-scale all-over repeat of small pointed leaf, in green enamel with gold leaf, in close-set wavy trellis framework of silver leaf; gold dot at each intersection of the trellis. Tiny impressed dots in gold accentuate design of each leaf. Undecorated margin on left side (1 cm).
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
17th–18th century
Dates
17th–18th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: printed or painted on plain weave, metal powder and enamel on gum or wax base
Pages
Warp x Weft: 18.7 x 14 cm (7 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-58-4
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/79fb3d394b616fe9f0921f5e12a26ec2