Said to have been commissioned by the Danish Asiatic Company. Compare Bizarre Designs in Silk, Vilhelm Slomann, Enjare Munksgaard, Copenhagen, 1953, pages 63 and 145.
A large kalimkari
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A large kalimkari
printed and painted with Oriental scenes, including an old man with his young wife, within a border of European soldiers, the corners and centre with sword bearing lions, Coromandel coast, early 19th century--204in square (520cm)
See Colour Plate 11
printed and painted with Oriental scenes, including an old man with his young wife, within a border of European soldiers, the corners and centre with sword bearing lions, Coromandel coast, early 19th century--204in square (520cm)
See Colour Plate 11