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Textile (China), 16th–18th century

This is a Textile. It is dated 16th–18th century and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, paper with applied gold foil and its technique is plain compound satin. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Miss Frances Morris. It is credited Gift of Frances Morris.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 25.1 x 8.6 cm (9 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (China), 16th–18th century; silk, paper with applied gold foil; Warp x Weft: 25.1 x 8.6 cm (9 7/8 x 3 3/8 in.); Gift of Frances Morris; 1951-111-38-a

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