Sash

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Sash

Place

Iran (Object made in)

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1801–1850

Medium

Silk embroidery worked nearly solidly in chain stitch and drawn stitch. Fine white cotton cloth. Borders around all sides of circular spiral medallions and panels filled by bute, tulips, and floral sprays.

Dimensions

164.5 × 32.1 cm (64 3/4 × 12 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson

Reference Number

1932.247

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