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19th century · Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi) · Asian Art

This tapestry-woven textile is a rare example of a set of accessories not yet cut apart or stitched together to form bags and cases. The “hundred antiques” theme on the bags, which includes bronze vessels and inscriptions in an ancient style, demonstrates the late Qing fashion for archaism. The gourd-shaped parts were probably meant for a pomander, and the long rectangles were likely intended for a fan case.

Artist

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Date

19th century

Medium

Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Eileen W. Bamberger, in memory of her husband, Max Bamberger, 1994