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Kantha Coverlet

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Public Domain

Artist
CultureIndian, Bengal
Titles
  • Kantha Coverlet
Datelate 19th century–early 20th century
MediumCotton with cotton embroidery
Dimensions64 1/2 × 44 1/2 in. (163.8 × 113 cm)
Credit LineThe Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia
Object number2024.699
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
Provenance Research Ongoing

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89.64
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