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19th century · Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk gauze · Asian Art

The primary method of decorating this chair strip is a counted embroidery stitch that completely covers the silk-gauze foundation cloth. The remarkably even tension achieved by the embroiderer is typical of high-quality Chinese textiles done in this technique.

Artist

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Date

19th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk gauze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929