明晚期 緙絲群鳥圖屏|Birds among flowering branches against clouds

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17th century · Silk tapestry (kesi) · Asian Art

In this exuberant composition, various birds and plants are juxtaposed with cloud formations in colorful combinations. This tapestry was probably part of a larger decorative panel with hundreds of birds and a phoenix, a symbol of a group of loyal officials with a righteous ruler.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Silk tapestry (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1918