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Embroidered Textile

late 1800s

India, Rajasthan

Medium
Silk, gold and silver thread on satin; embroidery
Measurements
Overall: 15.3 x 25 cm (6 x 9 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.829
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A vertically oriented silk textile features a greenish-gold ground intricately worked with raised metallic threads. At the center, a circular face with dark brows is encased in concentric silver rings. Above and below, butterflies with orange and red accents flank the sun-like motif, while four silver-scaled fish point inward from the corners. A decorative border of silver floral petals frames the composition, and two cords extend from the top edge.

Embroidered Textile

late 1800s

India, Rajasthan

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