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large dish with vertical, slightly inward-flaring rim; ring foot; unglazed and undecorated underside; incised organic and geometric designs; green and brown streaked glazes on cream

Splashed Ware Dish with Sgraffito Decoration, late 12th- early 13th century

Afghanistan

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43.31.1 and 51.37.16,.19,.24,.25 are all from the same manuscript, the "Majma' al-tavarikh."

The Arrival of King Mahmud's Envoy at Gananj, 1425-30

Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū

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cover with red background and vari-colored medallions in center portion and border; purchased in Darjeeling in 1930

Cover, 19th century

Afghanistan

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Moses overpowering Pharaoh with the aid of a dragon 43.31.1 and 51.37.16,.19,.24,.25 are all from the same manuscript, the "Majma' al-tavarikh."

Moses Prevailing over Pharaoh, 1425-1430

Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū

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A page from the Majmu'a-i Tavarikh. It depicts Mughith ad-Dunya Wa'd Din Qasin Mahmud, son of Mahmud, grandson of Malik Shah, great grandson of Alp Arslan of Seljuk dynasty, King of Iran (571-525 A.H. - 1117-1131 A.D.). The king is on his throne; a bird perched upon its back occupies right hand center of the picture. He gives audience to four men, one of whom kneels before him. At his left a man is seated near the king on a camp stool, while another, standing, peers in upon the scene from the edge of the picture. The scene is painted against a bluish white hillside, schemetically flecked with grass and outlined in violet against a golden sky. Warm tints of green, yellow and red, with greys and touches of gold unite with clear red and a bright blue to form the color scheme. 43.31.1 and 51.37.16,.19,.24,.25 are all from the same manuscript, the "Majma' al-tavarikh."

Sultan Mahmud ibn Muhammad ibn Malik-Shah Enthroned, 1425-30

Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū

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pair of leggings; mostly deep red silk threads in horizontal bands at top and vertical bands at bottom; geometric patterns at top in dark blue, light green, cream, gold and orange; feather patterned rows at bottom; bottom bands intersected with two single rows of gold threads on b only; some small feathered areas in orange, dark blue, light green, aqua and creamy gold (a and b); heavy black thread seams

Pair of woman's leggings, 1925-1950

Pashtun Mangal

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heavily embroidered bodice--skirt has been removed; colors include gold, maroon, green, white, black, red; geometric patterns in wide bands; back of bodice not embroidered; woven silk piece at top in yellow and red--maroon below; embroidered band at waist; tufts of yarn in red and black on cuffs and center front, along shoulder seams and sleeve seams in front

Bodice (dress top), c. 1920-1950

Pashtun

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predominately maroon; lined with brown fabric; short; stitched with band of geometric designs in yellow, pale green, medium green, pink and purple; brown, yellow and green edging on salmon pink fabric

Pair of woman's leggings, 1925-1950

Pashtun Mangal

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small circular dark blue hat with metallic gold embroidery; side panels--bottom band of embroidery of wave and feather pattern; top band has repeated pattern of three leaves and one sphere; crown pattern in four sections with flower design; gold embroidery has scattered flacks of orange thread throughout

Hat, c. 1950

Hazara

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predominately maroon; short; sewn with horizontal bands with geometric designs in orange, pink, purple and tan; metallic gold trim

Pair of woman's leggings, 1925-1950

Pashtun Mangal

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small round-shaped hat with bright multicolored (orange, green, pink, purple, light purple, gold and cream) embroidery; side panel with two narrow sections, one medium section with leaf motif and one wide (top) section with flower motif; crown pattern--three outer rows of X design and inner circle of flowers and leaves

Hat, c. 1950

Hazara

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43.31.1 and 51.37.16,.19,.24,.25 are all from the same manuscript, the "Majma' al-tavarikh."

Battle Scene at Camp of Oghuz Khan, 1425-1430

Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū

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saddle bag style, with pouch on each side; predominately brown; pouches woven with horizontal bands with green, red and dark tan stripes, radiating diamond designs, blocks of green, blue and tan, repeating squared-off S shapes bordered in orange, interlocking parallelograms and geometric shapes with diamond centers

Camel bag, 20th century

Afghanistan

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small round dark red hat with two embroidered panels; bottom panel in metallic gold discolored to copper and silver threads in geometric pattern; top panel with serpentine pattern surrounding small medallions embroidered in metallic gold discolored to copper and silver, and gold threads; crown of hat with gold thread chain stitch at edge and diamond outlined pattern in middle in gold, light blue and light orange thread; dark red fabric printed with small light orange and light blue design

Hat, 1900-1925

Hazara

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off white square with U-shaped design slit down center; chain stitch embroidery in somewhat Arabic style patterns; maroon, rust, blue, green; hand sewn to cotton backing; center slit is sewn together

Yoke for man's shirt, c. 1950

Pashtun

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keyhole neckline; totally embroidered in geometric designs; flat piece; PL has 2 overlapping sections; PR section comes to point; orange and multicolor; unlined

Wedding blouse, 20th century

Pashtun

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highly ornamented squares with beads, sequins, mirrors, tassels, stitching and simple embroidery; arm openings and gussets in red cotton; orange and multicolor

Wedding dress front, c. 1975

Suere

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smooth tan leather pointed toe shoes with red leather and blue suede lining attached by cotton stitching; top of instep and back of heel heavily embroidered on red and blue suede with gold metallic thread

Pair of Shoes, 19th century

Afghanistan

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red with red and yellow chain stitch floral embroidery; short, multicolored silk fringe on both long edges with white metal braid; each red lining ends with face-exposed, 2" chevrons; all hand stitched

Belt, Second quarter of the 20th century

Afghanistan

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5" bands of cloth sewn together to make up ground fabric; long sleeves; straight open placket (no fastenings) on front; brown and white pinstriped background and purple, pink, aqua, yellow embroidery and mirrors

Boy's Jacket, mid 20th century

Mangal

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Fringe with plain-weave and warp-twined heading, cloth band. Block-printed lining. Overall silk and cotton cross stitch embroidery on a cotton ground. Applied cotton fringe on the side and bottom edges. There is a red cotton print backing adhered with starch paste and basted at the edges. Design is created by six separate and similar squares joined together. Red and yellow dominate. Grey, yellow, tan, black, red and green, random sections of fringe. Two different fringed braids are present. Red and yellow.

Altered pillow cover, 20th century

Probably Hazara

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off white pair of cuffs with chain stitch embroidery forming patterns in three rows; center row is outlined; maroon, rust, blue, green; hand sewn to cotton backing

Pair of Cuffs, c. 1925

Pashtun

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emerald green shalvar trousers with gathered waist (enclosed elastic) with strong vertical creasing

Shalvars, c. 1960

Afghanistan

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cap/head covering with knob-like topknot and long back tail; white buttons on front edge; topknot is red with red, green and yellow embroidery; tail has predominately maroon and magenta embroidery in horizontal band with brown trim

Hat, Date Unknown

probably Khirgiz

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cap of maroon cloth with gold metallic embroidery; flower on pointed crown with green embroidered accents; purple band of cording separates crown and band; front of band has diamonds with green and blue embroidery; back has large grid design with purple and green fabric appliqués

Hat, 20th century

Afghanistan

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four cartouches on crown embroidered in gold metallic threads with petals filled with scrolls; band embroidered with gold metallic threads in radiating square and quatrefoil design; blue and orange lining with green button at interior top

Hat, 20th century

Afghanistan

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very hard cap/beanie with slightly rounded top; beaded overall in maroon, green, dark blue, light blue, white, orange and yellow beads; star pattern on crown; three bands with geometric tree-like shapes and X's; lined in pink, off-white and pastel printed fabric

Hat, 20th century

Afghanistan

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cotton applique; embroidered and applique felt rug; applied braided fringe; finger looped(?) edge; red ground with four diamond patterns across central stripe, each diamond divided into four

Felt Mat, 20th century

Afghanistan

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2 strips sewn together; overall design of central black rectangle bordered with solid pink at top and bottom and variegated pink, black and tan stripes at short ends

Woman's shawl, 20th century

Hazara

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small copper bottle vase with three ram's heads applied at shoulder and into body

Bactrian Vessel, c. 1800 BCE

Afghanistan

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One of five pages owned by the MIA from the Majma al Tavarikh. This scene depicts 'The Dog Buraq (Black Lightning) driving off wolves from a flock of sheep.' The illustration appears between two blocks of script. Note the Chinese influence in drawing of rocks and clouds.

The Dog Qara Buraq Drives off the Wolves, 1425-30

Ḥāfiẓ-i Abrū

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square; edged in blue and white beads; dark red with gold, orange, blue and green embroidery and mirror disks

Bag, Date Unknown

Afghanistan

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very small--may be for child; black body with red trim and orange silk lining; embroidered geometric multicolored designs--very tiny stitches; embellished with buttons and beads of various colors; beaded triangular medallion on beaded strip at PR chest

Vest, Date Unknown

Swati

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cap with opening in front; soft; knitted or crocheted in three pieces; white, black, red, dark khaki (faded from dark blue) and metallic silver; circle motifs-some open- with spoke-like stars

Hat, 20th century

Afghanistan or Uzbekistan

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tall cap covered overall with hammered silver squares with quatrefoil designs; elaborate finial with teardrop-shaped drops and gilt elements; long embroidered fabric tail on back with dark pink ground and white, pink and black floral and geometric design, covered overall with flat hammered pendant drops and stamped metal discs with primarily floral designs; backing of back tail is printed pink cotton with green, white and yellow scrolling floral design; row of multicolored tassels topped with beads at top of back; vertical fabric element on each side have printed fabric on front and back (pink ground with floral print on front--green and pink brocade on back) with primarily diamond shaped drops overall; twisted tassel on each side of hat with white beads and purple, green and orange threads; silver metal and red beads on front bottom

Hat, late 19th-early 20th century

Uzbekistan or Afghanistan

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cap with animal hide (?) lining; covered overall on exterior with primarily round hammered discs with floral designs; elaborate metal finial at top with two twisted multicolored yarn tassels at front with black and white beads; triangular multicolored yarn medallion hanging from back of finial, with geometric designs and four yarn and bead tassels on bottom edge; long tail on back of purple silk with green cotton backing, covered on the front with hammered floral medallions; purple, red and blue twisted fringe at bottom edge of back tail; vertical element at each side of head of purple silk (backed with printed cotton with brown and green floral designs) with hammered floral discs, pendant drops and large geometric elements with red glass gemstones; pair of multicolored tassels with beads on each side of hat between side vertical fabric elements and back tail

Hat, late 19th-early 20th century

Uzbekistan or Afghanistan

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Dress, 20th century

Afghanistan

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Coat, 20th century

Afghanistan

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Panel, 20th century

Afghanistan

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Bactrian Applicator, c. 1800 BCE

Afghanistan

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Peaked hat, after 1965 (?)

Afghanistan

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Former Tea House in a Park next to the Afghan Exhibition of Economic and Social Achievements in the Shah Shahid District of Kabul, Afghanistan: Chronotopia, 2001

Simon Norfolk

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Bag, Date Unknown

Afghanistan

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