唐末宋初 彩繪花鳥嬰戯紋羅|Textile fragment with boys and birds in pomegranates

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10th century · Painted silk gauze · Asian Art

This strip of silk features two clusters of pomegranates and leaves. The fruits, which are known for their many seeds, are filled with birds and flowers at the top, while those at the bottom hold boys and flowers. The inclusion of boys inside the pomegranates may refer to offspring: the Chinese character for “seed” is the same as that for “son.”

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th century

Medium

Painted silk gauze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Eileen W. Bamberger Bequest, in memory of her husband, Max Bamberger, 1995