AFGHAN

Cap
(20th century)

Medium

glass (beads), appliquéd cotton

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

Gallery location: Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium

glass (beads), appliquéd cotton

Measurements

56.0 cm (outer circumference) 7.0 cm (height) 18.0 cm (width)

Place/s of Execution

Afghanistan

Accession Number

2012.359

Department

Asian Art

Credit Line

National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Gallery location

Not on display

Physical description

This decorative flat-topped circular cap is completely covered in red, green, blue and yellow glass beads. Surrounded by concentric circles and geometric motifs, the central motif resembles a flower or sunburst.

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AFGHAN

Cap
(20th century)