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Chinese
probably 18th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Cotton
Dimensions 155 x 217 cm (61 x 85 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Anonymous gift
Accession Number13.482
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWarp cotton; weft cotton, two strands between each row of pile. The pile, which is of wool is twisted around the warp. The ground of the main field is of deep yellow, in the middle is a circular medallion with dogs in the corners are peonies; scattered over the field are pots of plants. The ground of the main border is light pinkish brown, the design of peonies is of two shades of blue, yellow and white. Moth eaten.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of Chandler & Co. for $325
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art