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A Burmese style embroidered Kalaga textile wall hanging. The piece is constructed on a black textile ground, featuring raised embroidery in silvered and copper-toned metallic threads utilizing the shwe chi doe technique. The design incorporates a vertical sequence of five circular medallions, each depicting a caparisoned elephant in profile, separated by stylised geometric and foliate borders. The embroidery is further embellished with small glass beads and numerous sequins. The reverse of the piece is lined with a coarse black fabric backing. A small white rectangular adhesive label is present on the surface of one elephant medallion; however, the characters on this label are not legible as a specific name or maker. This lot comprises the wall hanging only; the architectural surroundings and other items shown in the background of the images are not included.
Condition report:
The textile exhibits signs of wear and age. There are multiple areas of loose, frayed, and broken metallic threads within the raised embroidery (photo 2). A quantity of sequins is missing from the design, while many others show oxidation, tarnishing, and loss of finish (photo 4). Significant fraying and thread loss are visible along the vertical edges of the outer border (photo 3). The coarse black backing shows overall wear and some fraying at the edges (photo 5). The surface has a general accumulation of dust and minor soiling (photo 1).
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