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late 16th–early 17th century · Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on plain-weave silk · Asian Art

A pair of phoenixes appears above waves and a stylized mountain on a yellow background strewn with many blooming flowers, among them a chrysanthemum, lotus, camellia, and morning glory.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on plain-weave silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Anonymous Gift, 1946