Picture hanging of embroidered gold-colored satin. the design represents a landscape in which wide-branching floral trees grow from a low hill. Two birds perch on the branches. In the lower foreground grow branches of pine, and to the right is a mountain. Embroidery in very fine satin stitch in shades of blue pink, green, pale tan, light rust, and eggshell. Border of Yellow satin brocaded in colors and gold of dragon-medallion and cloud design. At upper right of picture is a four-character inscription embroidered in blue silk. Lining of mustard yellow raw silk. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Picture Hanging, 1662-1722

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Details
Title
Picture Hanging
Role
Maker
Dimension
Di.40-7/8 x 28-3/4 in.
Accession Number
42.8.156
Curator Approved

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Picture hanging of embroidered gold-colored satin. the design represents a landscape in which wide-branching floral trees grow from a low hill. Two birds perch on the branches. In the lower foreground grow branches of pine, and to the right is a mountain. Embroidery in very fine satin stitch in shades of blue pink, green, pale tan, light rust, and eggshell. Border of Yellow satin brocaded in colors and gold of dragon-medallion and cloud design. At upper right of picture is a four-character inscription embroidered in blue silk. Lining of mustard yellow raw silk. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry