Textile ArtsIndian17th-18th century

Tent fragment

17th-18th century

Description

Fragment from a royal tent, 17th-18th cent. It is believed to be from Jaipur, Rajasthan, and a similar piece resides in the city museum at Jaipur.

Classification

Textile Arts

Medium

Red silk velvet with a gold and paste pattern applied to the surface

Culture

Indian

Period

Mughal period

Century

17th-18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

14.3 x 35 cm (5 5/8 x 13 3/4 in.)

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