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Chair cover

Chair cover of red k'ossu. In the upper section wide, loose, joining clouds; peaches with the longevity character in gold; magnolia and peony blossoms, and a phoenix in shades of blue, pink, green, yellow and tan. In the lower sectionin a shaped, quatrefoil medallion, slender K'ang Hsi type dragons in green and tan on a medium blue ground. Below, a spotted deer in a landscape with peaches, fungus, and a branching pine tree. In the field are Buddhist and other symbols. The colors are those of the upper section. Lining of crimson satin.

Date
Kangxi period, 1662-1722
In our collection
since February the 26th, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
L.63-5/8 x W.19-3/4 in.
Location
G210
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Price
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Composition
zinc44%
cadmium9%
oxygen26%
copper21%