1880 Slip Book states that this piece was acquired in 1855 from Pegu. Chinese and Burmese elements suggests the piece was commisioned from Chinese artisans living in Burma. (Noel Singer; Verity Wilson 2002) Attribution note: This piece is stikingly different from the later versions of "kalagas" with their prominently arranged cut-out pieces of brightly coloured felt, cotton, or velvet applique' encrusted with sequins and imitation jewels.Here the technique is predominantly stitch work of shimmering silken threads.