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18th century · Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi) · Asian Art

These floral panels came from a pair of chair covers, probably from the segment that covered the back of the chair. The two panels are not identical: seen side by side, they exhibit the elegant mirror-imaging that is typical of pairs of chair strips.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Rodman A. Heeren, 1960