Punka (Fan)

232.0 x 74.0 x 7.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 79836

Description

A punka (fan) embroidered with gilt & silver thread decorated with flower heads & trellis work. Outer border of flower heads & scrolls. Gilt metal ferule and wooden pole painted green & decorated with painted flowers and gilt metal endpiece.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection India
(nationality)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gold thread, silver thread, gilt metal, wood, green paint

embroidered, painted

Measurements

232.0 x 74.0 x 7.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Fans and Fan Boxes
Object type(s)
costume
costume accessories
fans
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Flowering plants
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Trellis pattern

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