Chunri fragment

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Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Chunri fragment
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Date19th-20th century
MediumSilk
DimensionsOverall: 31.8 x 25.4 cm (12 1/2 x 10 in.) Frame: 43.2 x 35.6 cm (17 x 14 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Carnegie Corporation
Object numberS2024.5.5
Not on view
DescriptionReproduction of an 18th century technique in orange, purple, white, and blue spots on a brown background.
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Provenance The Eliza M. and Sarah L. Niblack Collection
Markings Verso, lower left (black ink stamp): "EX NIBLACK COLLECTION"
Inscribed Verso, top left corner (adhesive label): "CHUNRI. Tie-dyeing, a peculiar form of / resist dyeing. / INDIAN, XIX-XX Century. / Modern example of an ancient process."
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Embroidered fragment
Date: 18th century
Medium: Silk, chenille
Object number: S2024.5.27
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
"Cloth of gold" fragment
Date: 16th-17th century
Medium: Gold-wrapped silk
Object number: S2024.5.9
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Woman's belt fragment
Date: 19th century
Medium: Silk
Object number: S2024.5.18
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Kinran fragment
Unknown artist, Japanese
Date: 18th century
Medium: Silk, paper
Object number: S2024.5.19
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Velvet fragment
Date: before 1927
Medium: Velvet
Object number: S2024.5.31
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Brocade fragment
Date: 18th century
Medium: Dyed silk
Object number: S2024.5.25
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Floral fragment
Cheyney Brothers
Date: 20th century
Medium: Printed silk
Object number: S2024.5.32
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Textile fragment
Date: 19th century
Medium: Silk, linen
Object number: S2024.5.16
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Furnishing fabric fragment
Date: late 19th century
Medium: Cotton with silk embroidery
Object number: S2024.5.17
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Short coat (haori) lining fragment
Unknown artist, Japanese
Date: c. 1920-1929
Medium: Silk
Object number: S2024.5.20
Photo by Mark DiOrio.
Tapestry fragment
Date: 18th century
Medium: Wool
Object number: S2024.5.30
Artwork is in the public domain. Image courtesy of the Ruth and Elmer Museum of Art at Hamilton…
Shabti
Date: c. 1070-945 B.C.E.
Medium: Faience with pigment
Object number: 1943.31