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Chinese for the European or American market
Late 18th or early 19th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Silk satin; embroidered with silk in laid, stem and knot stitches
Dimensions Length x width: 88 1/2 x 72 1/2 in (224.8 x 184.2cm)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number1976.36
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionCentral floral medallion and field and border of flowers. Polychrome silk yarns worked primarily in surface satin stitch on yellow silk satin ground, with silk fringe. Faded, stained.
ProvenancePurchase
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art