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Mat

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1881
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
India
Accession Number
971-D1
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1881
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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