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Textile with alternating motifs of celestials and bird-women
Textile with alternating motifs of celestials and bird-women

Textile with alternating motifs of celestials and bird-women

Place of OriginIndia
Dateapprox. 1750-1800
MaterialsDyed cotton
DimensionsH. 22 5/8 in x L. 43 1/4 in, H. 57.5 cm x L. 109.9 cm
Credit LineAcquisition made possible by Mr. and Mrs. David Bromwell
Object number2008.83
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsTextiles
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Mythical bird-men and -women are among the wondrous creatures that inhabit the Eden-like Himavanta Forest of Buddhist legend, and they are frequently depicted in Siamese sculptures, paintings, and other mediums. Sculptural examples can be seen elsewhere in the collection (see B61B+, 2006.27.23 and 2006.27.24).