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End of a pillow
Chinese
Qing dynasty
1870 to 1890
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk satin embroidered with silk
Dimensions
17.2 x 19.2 cm (6 3/4 x 7 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Louis H. Farlow
Accession Number09.603
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPillow end of bright red satin with design of "hundred children" and flowers embroidered in polychrome silk and couched gold-wrapped thread; mounted with bright, light green silk; probably a dowry piece.
ProvenanceGift from Louis H. Farlow to the MFA, December 29, 1909