Burqu', Burka

1994.16.0002

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Artifact Identification Burqu', Burka   (1994.16.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Clothing
  4. :
  5. Headwear
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 20th century
Culture Afghan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 167.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 90.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.5 cm
Weight 583 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Textile--Silk
Manufacturing Processes Sewing, Pleating, Embroidering, Embroidering--Cut-and-Drawn Work

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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