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One of a Pair of Chair Strips with Auspicious Patterns

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown fabric strip with embroidered design. Two sections of floral design separated by white strip. Top section features blue, red and white flowers on green stems. Flanking the flowers are blue clouds with red and green highlights. Above the flowers, black symbol on red background with green flames. Bottom section features two blue boats on waves. The boats are surrounded by blue clouds with red and green highlights and flowers. The boats face away from center, towards either end of the strip. The bottom of the strip features a geometric pattern in red, blue and white. Black background behind the fabric strip.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Silk and metal thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
214 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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