Wall Hanging

29-96-136

From: Burma

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kalaga
Object Number 29-96-136
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Burmese
Provenience Burma
Period Mandalay Period
Date Made 1830-1896
Section Asian
Materials Felt | Flannel | Braid | Silk | Cotton | Sequins
Technique Embroidered | Appliqued
Iconography Male | Female | Umbrella
Description

Wall hanging, kalaga. Black flannel with applique and embroidery with colored braid, silk, cotton and sequins. Image of Burmese male and female with attendant holding umbrella.

Length 24 cm
Width 82 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 389 - Sommerville Oriental Number

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