Hanging

Indian, for European market

early 18th century

Not on view

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Title: Hanging
Date: early 18th century
Culture: Indian, for European market
Medium: Silk on cotton
Dimensions: L. 85 x W. 51 inches (215.9 x 129.54 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1944
Object Number: 44.28.8
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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