Mandarin Square

CultureChinese

Datelate 17th century

MediumEmbroidered satin

DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 × 12 1/4 inches (31.12 × 31.12 cm)

Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust

Object number35-279/108 D

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Not on view

Collections

East Asian Art

Terms

DescriptionMandarin square for front of robe. Tan silk embroidered in Peking stitch and couched twist. Crane(?) standing on rocks and clouds, peaches, bats, and flowers. Badge of civil official.

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