AFGHAN
Cap
(20th century)

Medium
glass (beads), appliquéd cotton

Measurements
52.2 cm (outer circumference) 7.0 cm (height) 17.0 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
north Afghanistan

Accession Number
2012.360

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, white, orange and yellow glass beads. Radiating out from a central flower-like motif, the design is formed by radiating circles and a geometric pattern of paired lozenges.

Browse by artist name

Download Image

Terms and conditions of use

AFGHAN Cap (20th century)

Artwork Details

Discover more

Explore the collection

Follow the NGV

AFGHAN
Cap
(20th century)