Shawl

The main field is plain red. The boarders of palm leaves, flowers and other forms, run up on to it. Across the ends are deep boarders of large palm leaves and conventional pointed trees.

Provenance

Purchased by the MFA, May 19, 1904

Credit Line

Julia Bradford Huntington James Fund

Shawl

  • Iranian, early 19th century
Iran
Dimensions
115 x 293 cm (45 1/4 x 115 3/8 in.)
Medium or Technique
Cashmere
Classification
Costumes
Accession Number
04.274
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