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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
Price
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Composition
oxygen15%
atium27%
iron55%
copper3%