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Textile (China)

This is a Textile. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is silk and its technique is gauze weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 48.6 x 57.2 cm (19 1/8 x 22 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (China); silk; Warp x Weft: 48.6 x 57.2 cm (19 1/8 x 22 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1986-75-1

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