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Strip of Silk Tapestry (Kesi)

1700s–1800s

China, Qing dynasty

(1644–1911)
Medium
Silk and gold thread; tapestry
Measurements
Overall: 29 x 170.7 cm (11 7/16 x 67 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1332
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Not on view
Print
A horizontally long silk and gold thread tapestry features colorful birds flying among blossoming flowers and swirling clouds against a metallic gold background. A repeating landscape of mountains and stylized waves runs along the bottom, accented by a dark blue border with gold floral patterns. A red circular emblem containing blue and green patterns sits at the far left, while multi-colored clouds stretch across the top edge.

Strip of Silk Tapestry (Kesi)

1700s–1800s

China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

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