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Kantha (Quilt)19th century

Not on view
Embroidered textile with cream ground, large central multicolored geometric medallion, and allover scenes of human figures and animals in red, black, and yellow, framed by a border of rosettes and paisley motifs
Title
Kantha (Quilt)
Place Made
India, East Bengal (Modern Bangladesh)
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Cotton and wool thread embroidery on plain-weave cotton
Dimensions
78 1/2 × 56 in. (199.39 × 142.24 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Harry and Yvonne Lenart
Accession Number
AC1994.131.1
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles