Textile sample
(19th century)
Medium
block-printed cotton
Measurements
49.5 × 69.8 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Block printed and painted unbleached cotton, centre - green ground, corner ornaments, wide borders.
19 Pipar Pali Rajputana.
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