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Shawl
Chinese (for the Western market)
mid-19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk crèpe; embroidery, satin
Dimensions
166.5 cm (65 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward R. Mitton
Accession Number54.828
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLarge square shawl of yellowish green silk crèpe, embroidered with bright polychrome silks, largely in satin stitch; border design of lotus, peonies, narcissus, in each corner parrot hovering over peony, small birds, insects, blossoms powdered over ground; long knotted yellowish green silk fringe; several small stains.
ProvenanceFor the Western Market
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art