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Bag
(late 19th century-mid 20th century)
Medium
cotton, silk, glass (beads)
Measurements
16.5 × 16.0 × 1.0 cm
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
Place/s of Execution
Afghanistan
Accession Number
2013.847
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
Square cloth bag with an opening at the top, decorated overall with geometric patterns worked in embroidery in multi-coloured silk thread. Edges are decorated with beaded fringe. The bag is finished with a cotton band and drawstring.