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Panel of embroidery

Western Chinese
Qing dynasty
1850–1900
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Cotton plain-weave embroidered with cotton yarn
Dimensions 37.5 x 200 cm (14 3/4 x 78 3/4 in.).
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number50.771
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionGrayish-white cotton ground with design of five roundels worked with blue cotton in cross stitch in design of stylized bird in central roundel, stylized flowers in the others, border of stylized jars, flowers, clouds, and ribbons around three sides.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot to the MFA on April 13, 1950