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probably 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Panel of silk tapestry (kesi). The design is almost the same of T.102-1948 and may also have served as a hanging picture or as a wrapper for an important present.
Colours: gold thread, greens, blues, yellows, fawns, browns and pinks.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>)
Brief description
Panel, silk tapestry (kesi), China, Ming dynasty, probably 15th century.
Physical description
Panel of silk tapestry (kesi). The design is almost the same of T.102-1948 and may also have served as a hanging picture or as a wrapper for an important present.
Colours: gold thread, greens, blues, yellows, fawns, browns and pinks.
Dimensions
  • Length: 650mm
  • Width: 430mm
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Object history
Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier.
Collection
Accession number
T.101-1948

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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