Kanchipuram sari
(late 19th century)
Medium
silk, gilt thread
Measurements
110.0 × 501.0 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Anindita Basu, 2023
© Public Domain
Gallery location
Not on display
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