AFGHAN
Cap
(20th century)

Medium
glass (beads), appliquéd cotton

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

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

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Afghanistan

Accession Number
2012.359

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

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)