One of Two Shawls With Silver Decoration on Netting
Textile ArtsTurkish19th century

One of Two Shawls With Silver Decoration on Netting

19th century

Classification
Textile Arts
Culture
Turkish
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art

Dimensions

254.5 x 48.4 cm (100 3/16 x 19 1/16 in.)

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