Object class: Coverings and hangings / Function: 4.2 Public Buildings and Furnishings - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Altar cloth, accession number 9-5651, described as Altar cloth, Buddhist; red satin patterned with nine 16 petaled chrysanthemum roundels (one in center surrounded by the other eight); alternating rows of a traditional patterned roundel of hanabishi (lozenge-shaped flowers) in center surrounded by four cloves (chojo) and four stylized wisteria (fuji); width 66 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Altar cover, accession number 9-5672, described as Altar cover; triangular, blue satin; cloud motif embroidered all-over in tones of blue (two different colored threads, blue and white, twisted and couched in cloud pattern); two gold imperial mon: 16 petal chrysanthemum, 5-7-5 paulownia flower; 36 in x 19.5 in

Hearst Museum object titled Altar textile, accession number 7-3308, described as Portion of altar frontal; cream lace; linen; buratto; darned net; many motifs including phoenix, human figures, horse, peacock

Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-15596, described as Embroidered hanging; wool, silk and metallic yarn, ribbon, beads, silk satin; sewn, embroidered (satin stitch, couched) netting; red ground, multi color and gold metallic, maroon lining, yellow beads; 9 figures about 33 inches high with life-sized heads and 5 small figures, animals, insects, birds. Gold metallic and multi color embroidery in satin stitch and couching on red wool ground. Some ribbon applique. 1 3/4 inch ribbon borders top and each end. Fringe with bead at bottom. Possibly a theater hanging. 38 in. wide, 3 yards 31 in. long, 9 in. fringe at bottom.

Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-11186, described as Wall hanging; multicoloured cotton applique on yellow cotton ground with blue cotton backing; shows Lord Krishna playing the flute, surrounded by birds and animals; Length 99 cm. Width 71 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-11237, described as Wall hanging for temple; white cotton applique on dark blue ground, overlaid with white cotton net; represents Krishna playing his flute in a temple, surrounded by women, adoring birds, beasts and nature in general; 3 blue cotton loops for hanging; Length 100 cm., Width 81 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-11213, described as Wall hanging; cotton; block printed in dark red and black on white ground; shows Durga (Mother Goddess) worship; length 362 cm, width 158 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Wall hanging, accession number 9-11188, described as Wall hanging; cotton; black outline painted, figures block-printed and painted in dark red blue and yellow; shows Hindu gods and heroes; Telegu narration; length 278 cm, width 127 cm.