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Fragment of a chair strip
Chinese
first quarter of the 18th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk compound weave
Dimensions
Overall (Full loom width): 53.2 x 84.9 cm (20 15/16 x 33 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson
Accession Number1982.680
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSilk panel with archaic pattern of stylized dragons and pictorial scene of two dragons rising out of waves on either side of a mountain. Background grid with stars and hexagons containing ornaments. Side borders of dragons. Mounted on paper and ink inscription "Sung brocade material for an Imperial gown."
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.