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Fragment of a shawl
Indian (Kashmiri)
18th through first half of 19th century
Object Place: Kashmir, India
Medium/Technique
Cashmere twill tapestry
Dimensions
75 x 74 cm (29 1/2 x 29 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number97.480
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of cashmere twill-tapestry shawl with design in center of large medallion composed of floral motifs in red, blue, green, white and yellow; outer field has design of wide bands of red ground with floral design alternating with narrow bands of white with floral pattern.
ProvenancePurchased from D.G. Kelekian by the MFA, December 7, 1897