Hanging (chakla)
(mid 20th century)
Medium
cotton
Measurements
60.8 × 59.3 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased NGV Foundation with the assistance of the Vivien Knowles Fund for Asian Art, 2016
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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