Fragment of Brocade
CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumSatin brocade
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 17 1/2 inches (12.7 x 44.45 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-279/97
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DescriptionTwo pieces of ribbon sewn together. From a Lama robe. One ribbon of yellow satin brocaded inred designs of vajras and rosettes. The other ribbon of red satin brocaded in blue, grey, green, yellow and gold in Shou characters and clouds.
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