Tent lining (Qanat)

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 96.13.1
Type: textile
Date of production:
first half of 18th c.
Mughal period
Place of production:
Materials: velvet
Techniques: hand knotted; painted
Dimensions: height: 205 cm
width: 143 cm
Red velvet mirror, on a blue velvet base with a gold-painted fruit-floral frame. The red velvet is sewn together from several pieces and is very worn. Mounted on wood.