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Cover: MAR.T.22-1912

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Central panel of red silk, polychrome silk and metallic thread embroidery of stylised floral motifs and four birds (pheasants?) arranged around a central motif. Green silk border with similar embroidered floral motifs.

Legal notes

Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 31.5 in
Width: 31.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Persian

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.22-1912
Primary reference Number: 197294
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 26 September 2013 Updated: Wednesday 20 September 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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