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Bodice of a woman’s wedding dress

PASHTUN people
Bodice of a woman’s wedding dress
 (c. 1982)

Medium
silk, silk (thread), cotton, wool, metal (coins)

Measurements
46.5 cm (centre back) 145.8 cm (cuff to cuff)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Afghanistan

Accession Number
2012.339

Department
Asian Art

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