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
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zinc 44% cadmium 9% oxygen 26% copper 21%