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2005.5.395.6 - Fragment of Embroidered Silk

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Object Typefragment Artistunknown Date Made1662-1722

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Object Typefragment Artistunknown Date Made1662-1722
Accession Number 2005.5.395.6 Title Fragment of Embroidered Silk Category textiles Object Type fragment Artist unknown Date Made 1662-1722 Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 17th-18th centuries Materials gold wrapped silk thread; silk floss; silk jacquard; embroidery Materials Glossary Embroidery View Materials Glossary Details » Measurements overall: 33.2 cm x 31.1 cm Description
Fragment of yellow silk with blue, purple, and pink clouds embroidered in satin stitch. Each cloud is outlined with two strands of gold metal-wrapped thread, which is couched in place with silk yarns. The clouds are…
Fragment of yellow silk with blue, purple, and pink clouds embroidered in satin stitch. Each cloud is outlined with two strands of gold metal-wrapped thread, which is couched in place with silk yarns. The clouds are ruyi-shaped and feature an ombré colour effect. The selvedge is folded over on one side and stitched in place.
Credit Line Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
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