1855~, Varanasi
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1855~, Varanasi
- Identifier
- 4517(IS)
- Collection
- Technique
- Depiction
- Geometrical motif 66%
- Geometrical motif 82%
- Geometrical motif 66%
- Dimension
- 37 cm (diameter)
- Production time
- Production place
- Type of object
Description
Intended for use as a mat for a huqqa pipe.
Textile, huqqa mat, velvet and silk, gold-wrapped thread embroidery, Varanasi, ca. 1855
Circular red velvet mat, for a huqqa, backed with pink silk, the velvet is embellished with two bands of embroidery in gold-wrapped thread and sequins; with gold fringes. One band contains a frieze of animals amongst plants.
