Chair Cover
1662-1722 (made)
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Chair cover of tapestry-weave silk (kesi). The design represents the peach tree of longevity, bats, flowers and symbols on gold ground.
Colours: pinks, blues, greens and cream. At the bottom of the panel is a deer against a landscape background.
Colours: pinks, blues, greens and cream. At the bottom of the panel is a deer against a landscape background.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry-weave silk (<i>kesi</i>) |
| Brief description | Chair cover, tapestry-weave silk (kesi), China, Kangxi period (1662-1722). |
| Physical description | Chair cover of tapestry-weave silk (kesi). The design represents the peach tree of longevity, bats, flowers and symbols on gold ground. Colours: pinks, blues, greens and cream. At the bottom of the panel is a deer against a landscape background. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
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| Accession number | T.179-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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