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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
Museum record:
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