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Bag

Bag
 (late 19th century-mid 20th century)

Medium
cotton, silk, metallic thread, mirrors
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Asian Art Acquisition Fund with the assistance of Graham and Vivien Knowles, Charles Goode AC and Cornelia Goode, 2013
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
cotton, silk, metallic thread, mirrors
Measurements
14.5 × 14.5 × 1.0 cm (closed)
Place/s of Execution
Afghanistan / Pakistan
Accession Number
2013.858
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, NGV Asian Art Acquisition Fund with the assistance of Graham and Vivien Knowles, Charles Goode AC and Cornelia Goode, 2013
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
Square cloth bag, closed with a triangular flap. Embroidered in multi-coloured silk thread and metallic thread with shisha work. Finished with metallic thread and silk pompoms.

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