Collection Online
Cap
Medium
silk, silk (thread), metallic thread, cotton (velvet), glass (beads), gelatin sequins
Measurements
54.7 cm (outer circumference) 10.0 cm (height) 15.5 cm (width)
Place/s of Execution
north Afghanistan
Accession Number
2012.368
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
This low domed hat is decorated in lustrous silk and metal-wrapped thread embroidery and further embellished with sequins and red and green glass beads. The flowing motifs describe floral, foliate and abstract forms.