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Tent Panel (India), 1650–1700

This is a Tent panel. It is dated 1650–1700 and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is cotton and its technique is mordant painted and dyed (chintz) on tabby weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

  • Frame
  • cast and fire-gilt bronze.
  • Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
  • 1910-30-33

Its dimensions are

H x W: 206.7 x 96.5 cm (81 3/8 x 38 in.)

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Tent Panel (India), 1650–1700; cotton; H x W: 206.7 x 96.5 cm (81 3/8 x 38 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1952-111-1

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