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16th century-17th century (made)
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Place of origin

Picture of tapestry-weave silk (kesi), for mounting in an album or on a screen; depicting a man on horseback with two attendants.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tapestry-weave silk (<i>kesi</i>)
Brief description
Picture, tapestry-weave silk (kesi), China, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century.
Physical description
Picture of tapestry-weave silk (kesi), for mounting in an album or on a screen; depicting a man on horseback with two attendants.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14in
  • Width: 9.25in
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Object history
Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.113-1948

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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