Textile ArtsIndian16th century

Brocade

16th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Culture

Indian

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

62.5 x 104.4 cm (24 5/8 x 41 1/8 in.)

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