Terms and Conditions
The artist, title and date of the work must be listed anywhere the image is reproduced:
Afghan
Cap (20th century)
glass (beads), appliquéd cotton
52.2 cm (outer circumference) 7.0 cm (height) 17.0 cm (width)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Where possible, the image must be reproduced in full (no cropping or over-printing). If you wish to use a detail of the work, a full reproduction of the work must also be reproduced elsewhere in the publication.
While the NGV believes this work to be in the Public Domain, it is the responsibility of the publisher to ensure that no further permissions are required for use.
For a complete list of terms and condition of use see the National Gallery of Victoria’s copyright policy.
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.