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Square of Embroidery

CultureChinese
Date17th century
MediumEmbroidered satin
DimensionsOverall: 23 5/8 × 27 inches (60.01 × 68.58 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-241
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DescriptionFabulous beast embroidered in gold thread on red satin ground.
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Fragment of Embroidery
16th century
35-279/4
Embroidery
early 18th century
35-235
Lady's Coat
ca. 1850
34-68/4
Coat Medallion
18th century
35-279/52 A
Sutra Cover
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
35-279/29
Coat Medallion
18th century
35-279/52 B
Lady's Skirt
early 19th century
35-234
Mandarin Square
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
35-279/6 A
Mandarin Square
late 15th-early 16th century
35-279/6 B
Mandarin Square (obverse)
late 17th century
35-279/108 B
Mandarin Square (reverse)
late 17th century
35-279/108 A
Lady's Robe
mid-19th century
78-21