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Indian (Kashmiri)
1850–1900
Object Place: Kashmir, India

Medium/Technique Wool embroidery on wool twill ground with silk and metal ribbon, silk ribbon and wool tape
Dimensions Overall: 129.5 x 125.5cm (51 x 49 7/16in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number48.1006
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionField: circular medallion surrounded by dense butah and floral motives. Alternating borders and guard bands containing stylized floral and butah motives. Yellow, green and blue wool yarns on a red wool twill ground. Very good condition.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, September 8, 1948