1801 / 1825, Samarkand

1801 / 1825, Samarkand

Identifier
T.265-1929
Acquisition
Given by Mrs Lewis F. Day
Collection
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Dimension
139.7 cm (length)
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Type of object

Description

Embroidered red net coat. Medallions of flowers and a wave border; brick stitch. On the shoulders strips of embroidered linen with a conventional floral pattern have been applied. These bands are in couched gold and silver thread. Robe, embroidered silk gauze, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, China, early 19th century