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Gift cover (rumal) depicted Krishna and Radha entroned

Indian (Punjab, Chamba)
mid 19th century
Object Place: Pujnab, India

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions Height x width: 25 1/4 x 25 in. (64.1 x 63.5 cm)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.396
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionCotton plain weave fabric embroidered with silk yarns and flat wire. Center: Vishnu (visnu) (blue face) holding attributes of red disc and mace, conch shell and lotus flower is with his consort (Laksmt- red face) surrounded by warrior scenes.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943; The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943