Fragment
| Title | Fragment |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s 19th century |
| Medium | Block printed and overprinted gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin |
| Classification | Textile |
| Origin | India, Rajasthan or Northern Deccan India |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Fragment, 1800s. India, Rajasthan or Northern Deccan. Block printed and overprinted gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin; overall: 6 x 14 cm (2 3/8 x 5 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1952.197 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Fragment” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1800s. It is executed in block printed and overprinted gold leaf (varak) on undyed plain weave cotton muslin and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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