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Panel
Probably Persian
Late 19th–20th century
Object Place: Persia
Medium/Technique
Silk; Compound Weaving
Dimensions
94 x 91.5 cm (37 x 36 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number51.508
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRepeating scene of a pair of dancing girls before man, wearing a turban and robes, seated on a couch with a hookah; and a musician seated on a cushion. Trees and leafy plants. Red, blue, green and pink silk, plus gold colored wrapped (metallic?) yarns. Good condition. Edged by metallic galloon and red silk.