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Malay people
Textile
[kain batik]
with calligraphic design [tulisan Arab]
early 20th century Jambi/ Java Sumatra Indonesia
metallic lace trim, cotton, natural dye (indigo), metallic thread
batik, bobbin lace
210.0 (h) x 88.5 (w) cm
Gift of Michael and Mary Abbott 1988
NGA 1988.1589
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