Mandarin Square
52-23-111A
From: China (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 52-23-111A |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China (uncertain) |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Silk |
Technique | Embroidered |
Iconography | Bird |
Description | Not actual official square; for bridal or funeral robe; moon in place of sun. Technically interesting with satin stitch-straight and appliqueed); Peking knot, chain stitch (trunk of tree), split stitch (waves), etc. |
Height | 26.8 cm |
Width | 27.5 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. S. Letcher, 1952 |
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