Hanging decoration
Category
Decorative ornaments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Velvet, glass, metal, wood, paper, and rush
Measurements
80 mm (W); 270 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31536.25
Summary
Part of an ornately decorated Indian festival decoration. An elongated section, backed with gold paper with several holes in it. The front is decorated with three strips of purple velvet decorated with gold and silver sequins and thread, and two pearls sewn to the centre strip. Fair condition. Overall colours gold and purple.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.