Picture Hanging
Maker: K'ang Hsi
Picture hanging of embroidered gold-colored satin. the design represents a landscape in which wide-branching floral trees grow from a low hill. Two birds perch on the branches. In the lower foreground grow branches of pine, and to the right is a mountain. Embroidery in very fine satin stitch in shades of blue pink, green, pale tan, light rust, and eggshell. Border of Yellow satin brocaded in colors and gold of dragon-medallion and cloud design. At upper right of picture is a four-character inscription embroidered in blue silk. Lining of mustard yellow raw silk.
Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry
- Date
- 1662-1722
- In our collection
- since December the 14th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- Di.40-7/8 x 28-3/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Embroidered satin w. satin/silk,raw silk lining
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- Composition
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oxygen 15% atium 27% iron 55% copper 3%