Elbow cushion, covered in fine yellow k'ossu with side panels carrying a design of medallions made up of peaches in groups of three, branches and blossoms. In the surrounding area, trailing branches of peony and fretwork end borders in dark blue. End panels centered with large peony blossoms and leaves. Buttoned slipcover of chatruese green brocade with a swastika fret diaper and an all-over design of flowers and leaves in shades of pink, mauve, and blue.

Elbow Cushion, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

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The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  44.9.5

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Details
Title
Elbow Cushion
Role
Artist
Dimension
H.9 x W.6-1/4 in.
Accession Number
44.9.5
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Elbow cushion, covered in fine yellow k'ossu with side panels carrying a design of medallions made up of peaches in groups of three, branches and blossoms. In the surrounding area, trailing branches of peony and fretwork end borders in dark blue. End panels centered with large peony blossoms and leaves. Buttoned slipcover of chatruese green brocade with a swastika fret diaper and an all-over design of flowers and leaves in shades of pink, mauve, and blue.