Processional blanket for an elephant
Place of OriginRajshahi district, Bangladesh, former kingdom of Natore Raj
Dateapprox. 1875-1925
MaterialsVelvet and velveteen with gold- and silver-colored padded satin stitch embroidery
DimensionsH. 78 in x W. 108 in, H. 198 cm x W. 274.3 cm
Credit LineGift of Sharmila Majumdar
Object number2011.41
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsTextiles
On View
Not on viewLuxurious blankets were an important part of the decoration of elephants on festive occasions.
Subject
- elephant
approx. 1870-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1870-1911
1900-1920
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
1644-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1840-1900
