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18th century · Silk and metallic thread lampas · Asian Art

This type of geometric pattern, supposedly derived from designs on ancient textiles, began to appear in the later Ming period (late 16th century). It continued to be elaborated and woven during the Qing dynasty.

Artist

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Date

18th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread lampas

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1934