Embroidery with Scrolling forms
CultureChinese
DateHan dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.)
MediumSilk embroidery
DimensionsOverall: 4 × 8 inches (10.16 × 20.32 cm)
Credit LineGift of Arthur Leeper
Object number2006.23
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DescriptionThe small, irregular-shaped silk is embroidered in chainstitch using white, yellow, gree, light-and dark-blue silk thread over a plainly woven dark-brown silk tabby. The chainstitches create the repeating patterns, each of which is a curvy "M" shape with small lobes on the curves and spirals at two ends. The silk embroidery has retained its bright colors.
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