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17th century · Brocaded silk satin · Asian Art

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The character for longevity (shou) is here flanked by beribboned swastikas (wan), each signifying ten thousand years. The shape of the textile suggests that it may have been part of a decorative canopy or valance.

Artist
Unknown
Date
17th century
Medium
Brocaded silk satin
Culture
China
Department
Asian Art
Credit line
Anonymous Gift, 1946
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