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Cushion cover for throne
Chinese
Qing dynasty
late 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk damask embroidered with silk
Dimensions
92.2 x 92.7 cm (36 5/16 x 36 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Barbara Deering Danielson
Accession Number1982.676
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSquare cushion cover for throne seat with design in main field of blue silk damask with interlocking key fret pattern, central medallion with two dragons chasing flaming pearl of wisdom surrounded by auspicious clouds, a bat in each corner and a peony motif in between embroidered in polychrome silk; outer border has cracked ice pattern and plum blossom motifs.
ProvenanceGift from Mrs. Barbara Deering Danielson to the MFA, December 8, 1982