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Fragments of embroidery (cut from pao)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Couched gold-wrapped thread embroidery with colored floss silk accents
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 21.5 cm (8 7/16 x 8 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number11.178
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA circular medallion of flowers and butterflies embroidered with couching, laid-work and French knots, and with green, dark and light blue, white and various shades of brown silk and gold thread.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, March 2, 1911