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1976

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1999

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Saree

This is a Saree. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk, metallic thread and its technique is ikat. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 373 × 127 cm (12 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 50 in.)

Cite this object as

Saree; silk, metallic thread; H x W: 373 × 127 cm (12 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 50 in.); Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund; 1976-33-1

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