Wall Hanging

29-96-132

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kalaga
Object Number 29-96-132
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Burmese
Provenience Burma
Period Mandalay Period
Date Made 1860-1896
Section Asian
Materials Felt | Flannel | Silk | Cotton | Sequins | Braid | Gold Thread
Technique Appliqued | Embroidered
Iconography Man | Woman | Peacock | Cheroot
Description

Wall hanging, kalaga, made of black flannel or felt with silk, cotton, sequins, colored braid, gold thread applique and embroidery. A peacock with tail spread. Two large figures of a Burmese male and female both holding cheroots.

Height 83 cm
Width 200 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904

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