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Cover: MAR.T.50-1912

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Description

Central panel woven ground of gilt metal thread with repeating pattern of polychrome silk floral "boteh". Framed on three sides by woven panels of polychrome floral striped silk; two corners of rectangular pieces of red silk with floral lattice pattern in ivory, green and dark red. Backed with red twill cotton, edged with blue botton band.

Legal notes

Marlay Bequest

Measurements and weight

Length: 54.5 in
Width: 30.5 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century-19th Century#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Persian

Components of the work

Central Panel Length 45.5 in Width 20 in

Identification numbers

Accession number: MAR.T.50-1912
Primary reference Number: 197297
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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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