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Kantha Coverlet or Mirror Cover (Arshilata)

CultureIndian, Bengal
Titles
  • Kantha Coverlet or Mirror Cover (Arshilata)
Date19th century
MediumCotton with cotton embroidery
Dimensions20 1/4 × 34 7/8 in. (51.4 × 88.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia
Object number2024.706
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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