Accession No

1981.41 B


Description

One of two betel bags of light green satin silk, with elaborate zari embroidery and sequin work.


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; Rajasthan; Ratlam


Period

late 20th century


Source

Mullaly, Joan (Mrs) [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1981.41 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Cloth; Silk


Local Term


Measurements

200mm x 200mm


Events

Context (Display)


On display in the India case (49), Maudslay Hall, from 1990 - 22 September 2020

Event Date 1/1990
Author: rachel hand


Context (CMS Context)
Collected by: Mullaly.Mrs.Joan
Event Date 29/8/1995
Author: rachel hand


Description (CMS Description)
Catalogue card for 1981.41 A-B notes 'Two betel bags of turquoise satin silk, with elaborate zari embroidery and sequin work.'
Event Date 29/8/1995
Author: rachel hand


Description (Physical description)
B is actually light green in colour inside and out, not turquoise. With gold embroidery and tassels
Event Date 14/10/2020
Author: rachel hand


FM:287976

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