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Chinese
19th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Silk tapestry weave (kesi)
Dimensions Overall: 30.8 x 59.5 cm (12 1/8 x 23 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John L. Ross
Accession Number98.209
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWoven with silk and gold thread made of gilded paper. Deep reddish-salmon ground with the design of clouds, bats, and two fish tied together woven with lavender, buff, green, black and gold. Made to be used with 98.208-211.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.