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Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)

Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)

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Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)
Artist
CultureIndian, Bengal
Titles
  • Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)
Date16th–17th century
MediumSilk with cotton embroidery
DimensionsOverall: 17 3/8 × 21 1/2 in. (44.1 × 54.6 cm)
 Frame: 24 1/16 × 27 1/16 × 7/8 in. (61.1 × 68.7 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, museum purchase funded by the Alfred C. Glassell Jr. Accessions Endowment
Object number2024.524
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)
Unknown Indian
Fragment of a Bed Cover (Colcha)
16th–17th century
Cotton with silk embroidery
2024.506
Shakhrisyabz Suzani
Unknown
Shakhrisyabz Suzani
c. 1800
Cotton; embroidered with silk thread
2016.83
Embroidery Fragment
Unknown Greek
Embroidery Fragment
Late 19th–early 20th century
Linen with silk embroidery
35.16
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Unknown Greek
Embroidered Fragment
Late 19th–early 20th century
Linen with silk embroidery
35.20
Quilt (part of a Bedroom Furnishings Set)
Unknown American
Quilt (part of a Bedroom Furnishings Set)
c. 1790–1820
Cotton
B.61.38.1
Coverlet
Unknown Chinese
Coverlet
late 19th–early 20th century
Silk
B.79.20
Image non disponible pour Embroidered Fragment
Unknown Greek
Embroidered Fragment
Late 19th–early 20th century
Linen and silk
35.18
Ensemble
Karl Lagerfeld
Ensemble
c. 1983
Silk chiffon, tulle, synthetic embroidery thread, and metal zipper
2000.499.A,.B
Overall recto
Unknown Indian
Phulkari with “Divine Gates” Design (Darshan dwar)
19th century
Cotton with silk floss embroidery
2024.727
Bed Cover (Colcha)
Unknown Indian
Bed Cover (Colcha)
early 17th century
Cotton with silk embroidery
2024.505
Overall recto
Unknown Indian
Phulkari Head Cover (Bagh)
19th century
Cotton with silk floss embroidery
2024.753
Image non disponible pour Ecclesiastical Cope
Unknown
Ecclesiastical Cope
18th century
Silk, satin, gold embroidery, sequins, pearls, gems, and lace
59.17
Unknown Indian