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Pha-nung with Celestial Worshippers Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red, beige, and gold-colored fabric with intricate patterns. The top section has a red background with a beige and gold design. Below that is a red section with a repeating pattern of gold and green shapes. The bottom section has a beige background with a repeating pattern of gold, red, and green shapes. The fabric appears to be damaged, with some areas worn or torn away.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Painted mordant-dyed, drawn- resist-dyed and painted, on plain-weave cotton
Culture
India for the Thai market
Dimensions
534 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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