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Both sides inscribed with very small text in black and red; short sides are selvedge edges

Cheat's Handkerchief, c. 1860

China

G217

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions.

Imperial Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)

China

G218

One of a pair of Imperial prayer banners in imperial yellow k'ossu made up of one wide and two narrow strips attached to a gilded bronze plaque with two dragon heads. The central strip, terminating in slit shaped ends finished with wedge-shaped plaques of gilded bronze, is formed of blue-black k'ossu with an inscription in gold characters mounted in yellow k'ossu, which has a design of the Eternal Sea, slender, five-clawed dragons, bats, and clouds in shades of blue, green, violet, crimson, and pink. The side strips suspended from shaped gilt bronze plaques incised with scrollscarry the same dragon and cloud design and terminate in three narrow strips of blue k'ossu with meander fret in gold. The strips are attached to the yellow band by three gilt bronze fungus heads, which are repeated on ends of blue strips. Lining of egg-shell silk of medallion design. These banners are said to have flanked the Emperor's private alter in the Temple of the Forbidden City. Of superb quality and condition. See Harris label for translation of inscriptions.

Altar Banner, Yongzhong period (1723-1735)

China

G218

Throne seat cover of blue k'ossu with the same floral and emblem design as 42.8.238, except for double peach here seen in panel. Central panel oblong instead of shaped; border wider and no boxed border. Painted details. Lining of yellow satin with cloud pattern. Inscription on back.

Throne Seat Cover, c. 1800

China

G210

silk kimono and vest; blue and white alternating bands; printed carp design at right angle to bands; yellow lining

(Boy's Kimono), 1868-1912

Unknown Japanese

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Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Needlepoint representing the god of Longevity and Eight Immortals, 1735-1796

China

G217

new frame and border; central seated male with two children next to him, surrounded by people in a garden; scattered groups of people within nearby buildings and out of doors engaged in activities

General Guo Ziyi's Banquet, mid 19th century

Unknown Korean

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short hide cape with hook at neck and bottom fringe; brown cloth trim at neckline, blue silk trim at front opening; scrolling organic foliate design beadwork with four stars separating foliate motifs; multicolored beads with slight predominance of pink beads

Cape, c. 1840-1890

DakhĂłta

G259

mirror with relief gold frame with foliage and putti; removable top section with fruit, putti and foliage

Mirror on a stand, from a toilette service, 1683

William Fowle; Retailer: Fowle & Wotton

G350

Woven fabric

Belt, 19th-20th century

Morocco

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red, green, pink and grey; red and green plaid at ends; central section woven with bands of curvilinear designs and wave shapes; two panels sewn together

Man's longyi, 19th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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Embroidery on tan brocade, black and blue trim

Woman's Skirt, Date Unknown

China

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red body; embroidered toes and front half of foot opening; blue and grey/green band at edge of foot opening

Shoes, pair, 20th century

Miao, Gejia

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Kira, Mensi Mattha; silk striped brocade on silk background; L.101 in., W.49 in. 3 panels, yellow, green, red, white supplementary warp pattern on multicolored stripes; fringed.

Lungserma/I Kapur, 20th century

Bhutan

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Khamar, village headman's shawl; silk; central panel of natural color with side panels of red with black and white stripes; fringe.

Khamar, 20th century

Bhutan

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bag body decorated by three bands of blue, green, white and red geometric flower designs; top of purse is dark blue and looks like an accordion; two pull strings attached to either side of top with carrying string coming from the top

Purse, c. 1880

China

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Pair of Shoes from a Complete Child's Outfit, 20th century

Miao

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panel with two sections joined in middle; woven lines of green, red, and black alternate sections with geometric designs; fringed tassels on both ends; gray background

Duna cloth, 1950

Nupe

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orange with white ikat-like designs; white line at one side; design terminating in zigzags at opposite side; scattered pink threads in design

© 2003 Nang Mya Oo %2F Mya Setkyar

Panel, 2003

Nang Mya Oo; Manufacturer: Mya Setkyar

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Ochre, pink, purple striped with section with diamond motifs.

Ceremonial scarf, Date Unknown

Tai

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Background red with blue, white, orange, green patterning.

Ceremonial scarf, Date Unknown

Tai

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damask, silver, black and blue; red stripes at either end

Kesroum, early 20th century

Syria

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shiny red-on-red squares; rusty red silk thread contrasted with brown shiny silk, woven together to produce a reversable pattern of 3/4 inch squares

%C2%A9 Cowtan %26 Tout%2C Inc.

Silk Squared, 20th century

Cowtan & Tout, Inc.

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Open sides and long sleeves; ties at neck; white body with red ties, colar and lining; sleeves striped in red, white, pink, yellow, orange and blue

Wedding robe, late 19th-early 20th century

Unknown Korean

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embroidered silk, satin

Wedding Skirt and Jacket, 20th century

China

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design of floral crests and chrysanthemum and fence design on a salmon ground

Noh costume (nuihaku), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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decorated with hanging cherry blossom and mist on purple ground

Noh costume (chĹŤken), 19th century

Unknown Japanese

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brown and white stripes

Noh costume (noshime), Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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purple decorated with roundels

Trousers (hakama), Date Unknown

Unknown Japanese

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A tube with one seam; stripes and geometric pattern in red, green, blue, orange, white.

Tube Skirt, mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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Multicolored, purple, yellow, red horizontal stripes

Saint's Rebozo, early 20th century

Maya

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Leno brocade. Plain weave ground. Two Fleur de Lis type designs in staggered, alternating rows. 7.50" Pat. rpt. (beige)

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Leno Brocade, 20th century

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain weave. Possibly warp painted or dyed? Soft shapes of different colors blend together.26" pattern repeat. Plain weave. Possibly warp painted or dyed? Soft shapes of different colors blend together.26" pattern repeat. (gold/blue/green)

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Rangoon, 20th century

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: N/E; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain weave silk cloth with alternating 1/2" and 1 1/4" pale yellow stripes of puckered warp in between vertical pale orange stripes and thin green lines. Plain weave silk cloth with alternating pale yellow 1/2" and blue 1 1/4" stripes of puckered warp in between vertical yellow and light blue stripes and thin grey lines. Larkspur

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Charleston, 1996

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Printed swirls on handwoven fabric. 38" vert. rpt. Handwoven. Printed ecru and mauve swirls on beige ground. 38" vert. Low. RT Selvage uneven. Moonstone

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Savanna, 1981

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: Winston Prints; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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black and green vertical stripes; black waistband; 6" wide embroidered band at bottom; gold, pink, red, purple, blue and cream; pattern stitches rather than cross-stitch

Skirt, 20th century

Lao

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green silk body with black stripes; strip around hem with geometric pattern in cream, black and green on green

Skirt, first half of 20th century

Lao

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small plaid pattern in burgundy with blue and cream; selvedges top and bottom

Man's Longyi, mid 20th century

Myanmar (Burma)

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Silk canvas woven in China. Silk canvas woven in China. Ivory

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Tchin Tchin II, 1981

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: China National Textile Corp.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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black and blue brocade silk with red border on coarse weave backing; flat embroidery of birds, butterflies and flowers in green, dark pink and yellow; edges highlighted in narrow gold braid

Apron, Date Unknown

Miao

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horizontal rows of soft wavy desings in soft red on cream and tan field; center back strip with vertical line only; bottom edge hemmed

Skirt (Longyi), mid 20th century

Mandalay, Shan(?)

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Horiz. Stripes with pyramids. Vert. Rpt. 19.5"; horiz. Rpt. 18.5". Handwoven Ikat. Pink & mauve hor. Stripes, blue stripes with white pyramids. Vert. Rpt 19". Hor rpt. 19". Ikat, handwoven. Cactus Flower

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Pyramids, 1980

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Plain handwoven heavy silk dual. Blue, brown & green. Blue/brown Striae

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Jim Thompson

Shan, 1971-1990

Jim Thompson; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Handwoven silk shibori cloth with regular pattern of vertical pale brown and orange-red bands of varying width. Handwoven silk shibori cloth with regular pattern of vertical pale brown and orange-red bands of varying width. Cayenne

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Silk Shibori, 1992

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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Natural white balanced plain weave silk cloth with wider spaced weft and warp (each 1/8") every 1/8". Forms checker board design. Natural white balanced plain weave silk cloth with wider spaced weft and warp (each 1/8") every 1/8". Forms checker board design. Pearl

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Star Eyes, 1995

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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finely woven with alternating blue and yellow stripes in various patterns and widths; extremely delicate 2-1/2" pink warp float on each end

Ceremonial bath mat (or wrap?), early 20th century

Bursa (?)

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red and yellow with blue/purple borders; finely woven with supplementary white diamond shapes; 1-1/2" warp floats near top and bottom edges

Bath mat (or wrap?), early 20th century

Bursa (?)

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woven red scarf of silk; selvages are purple blending to blue; ends are not identical width with stripes of red, blue, yellow and pink; fringe on both ends

Scarf, c. 1930

Uzbekistan

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Plain tightly handwoven 1/2" vert. Stripes with 1" horiz. Rpt. Peach & green. Flamingo

%C2%A9 Jack Lenor Larsen%2C Inc.%2C Larsen Design Studio

Shan Broadcloth Linea, 1992

Larsen Design Studio, New York; Mill: The Thai Silk Co. Ltd.; Producer: Jack Lenor Larsen, Inc.

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woven; long, narrow; fringed; 25 different geometric designs banded in narrow blue, pink, white and red linen; fringe is 9-1/4" loose warp; blue, white, orange, red

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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predominant center diamond patterns repeated in narrow borders; geometric embroidery in red, orange, green, magenta, blue, white fringe; self fringe with additional fringe added to each end

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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geometric embroidery with borders; red, magenta, orange, blue, white, green; self fringe with additional fringe added on each end; heavy fringe

Belt, Date Unknown

Miao

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tapestry made up of large woven center section with variations on undulating wave pattern; bordered by striped silk on 3 sides and solid black on one side; red, blue pink; beige lining

Luntaya hanging (Ichat), mid 20th century

Luntaya

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two-panel silk wrap skirt; plain tan cotton waistband; left sections of each panel heavily embroidered, centering on a depiction of a figure in garden scene framed by ribbon and applique; right sections have bright blue ribbons fanning down tan brocade and ending in loosely attached points with tassels; black and blue lower border; lined in blue silk

Skirt, Date Unknown

Miao

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eleven strands of approximately 1/2" black braids attached to top with tan "binding"; piece of tape at top says "173"; strands all have tassels

False braids, first quarter 20th century

Unknown Anatolian

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fine patterned weave of off-white with five bands of Chinese characters in blue on each end; both ends have fringe with knotted ends

Head Scarf, Date Unknown

Miao

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silk woven in overall pattern of narrow, green vertical stripes on red with gold accents; hand stitched seam in center of 31" section of 3-4" solid red with 1/2" stripes; selvedges have been hemmed

Skirt, 1930

Cambodia

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red silk woven in overall pattern of gold and green rows of small dots bordered on both sides by large diamond patterns; end sections are solid red with narrow gold and green stripes

Skirt, 1930

Cambodia

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silk woven in overall pattern of small diamonds bordered in large diamonds in red, gold and black; hand stitched seam in center of 37" vertical stripe section; selvedge at top and bottom

Skirt, 1930

Cambodia

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dark red plain weave with supplemental horizontal patterns in varying widths in gold, orange, white, blue, green and cerise; long attached twisted fringe in same colors

Shoulder cloth, Date Unknown

Laos

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silk; two panels, hand sewn together vertically; red with horizontal stripes of various widths, some stripes within stripes, some geometric designs in brown, gold and green; top and bottom hand hemmed; bottom 5 1/2" solid red

Skirt, Date Unknown

Banjara

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long silk ecru garment; underarm and side panels are of one piece forming gusset-like structure; long wide sleeves have small crocheted finish; apparently unfinished--no neck hole

Undershirt, early 20th century

Syria

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black silk (?); crimped; long rectangle

Head Veil, 20th century

Syria

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rectangular, off white weaving; solid weave along top, wound columns at center, and separated vertical segments along bottom

Copyright %C2%A9 Sheila Hicks. All rights reserved.

Marne, 1974

Sheila Hicks

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black with magenta wave design; green and metallic gold circles and vertical stripes; blue silk lining inside collar and at shoulder; thin, gauzy fabric

Meisen kimono, first half 20th century

Unknown Japanese

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predominately pink; woven in stripes with slight checked effect; some stripes form subtle diamond patterns; predominately pink, white and black at ends

Head scarf, c. 1985

Miao

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predominately pink; woven in multicolor striped design with some stripes forming subtle diamond patterns

Head scarf, c. 1990s

Miao

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off-white; two ends trimmed in knotted pattern and small tassels; seven strips stitched together

Shawl or head wrap, mid 20th century

Uzbekistan

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dark blue with lighter blue stripes on half; four bands of embroidered and woven multicolored chain designs; one wider band of geometric and linear multicolored embroidered and woven designs

Head scarf, c. 1985

Miao

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striped and ikat-like bands in orange, yellow, green, white, red, purple and blue; blue stitched edging on two sides; red and yellow tassels on braids on two sides

Head scarf, early 20th century

Turkey

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Sash, silk.

Sash, 20th century

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Taoist priest robe of embroidered black satin. All-over tendril background of couched gold threads. Conventional Taoist motives, Buddhist symbols, bats, clouds, etc., in couched gold medallions * are figures of the Eight Immortals, chilin, bear, and various birds in colored satin stitch. On front border are phoenix medallions, white tiger, etc. All borders edged with Greek key meander in couched yellow twist. Lining of yellow satin of dragon medallion design. A magnificent example. *late additions

Daoist priest’s robe (jiangyi), Kangxi Period, 1662-1722

China

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Throne back cover of imperial yellow k'ossu. In the center of the field a large longevity charater of dark blue, flanked by two five-clawed dragons in gold. Below, the Eternal Sea with symbols of the Eight Precious Things in the waves. In the field above are loosely drawn clouds. Border of fretwork diaper in medium and light blue, with 104 variations in gold of the longevity character. At upper center of border, a round medallion of the yellow k'ossu containing a five-clawed dragon in gold. Exceptionally deep boxed border with five-clawed dragons, clouds, and at front ends, the Eternal Sea motif. Cf. treatment of waves with C.112, 114 and other k'ang Hsi robes. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of medallion design.

Throne Back Cover, c. 1800

China

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Shitagi, an undergarment, about 1850. Silk with katigami designs in stencil technique, tie dyeing and embroidery, L.63 in., W.22 in., W. of sleeves 12-½ in.

Undergarment (shitagi), c. 1850

Unknown Japanese

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top 3/4 solid indigo field; lover 1/2 divided by two distinct bands, bottom band of small white diamonds within a square alternating with a red and white larger diamond pattern; top band of red, yellow, green, blue and wite smaller bands

Woman's skirt, 20th century

Miao

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blue and gold with black and gold bands on arms, dragons throughout; 3 buttons front upper right

Manchu Man's Semiformal Court Robe (jifu), late 19th century

China

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embroidered silk, brocaded

Collar, 1821-1850

China

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Robe of Ivory Silk embroidered with lower border of crested waves above which are bold floral and butterfly medallions and floral sprays; various shades of blue, green, yellow and salmon; sleeves similar but with more brilliant coloring on black ground; Pekin.

Robe, 1736-1795

China

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Skirt of Chinese Tapestry, green background with a design of dragons, birds, flowers, waves etc. on the panels; trimming of black satin bands.

Skirt, 19th century

China

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Two panels which unbutton into separate parts; pink silk with small overall stitched-down pleats; trimmed with tan and yellow floral ribbon, blue silk embroidered with flowers and moths and light blue silk; partially lined with green

Skirt, late 19th century

China

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sheer dark blue silk decorated with woven medallions over salmon-colored silk with woven dots and flowers; white collar

Man’s robe, 19th century

Unknown Korean

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One of a set with 25.373.1. Two small bags of red satin with floral design in pink and green satin applique; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four large yellow tassels, wound with silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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One of set. Two blue satin bags embroidered in gold and silver; yellow silk draw cords terminating in four tassels wound in silver thread.

Scent pouch, 19th century

China

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sari, black silk. Widfe woven border of palmettes at one end and narrow border on both sides

Sari, 19th century

India

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Woman's short coat of black satin embroidered in Peking stitch and satin stitch with large sprays of peonies. Worked with silk thread in shades of blue. Lined with light blue silk.

Woman's Jacket, 19th century

China

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Emperors sacrificial robe of red. used inceremonies to the sun. The twelve symbols reserved for the emperor's use appear on this robe. Blue green gold rose; purple inthe bats.

Twelve Symbol Robe, 1821-1850

China

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High Taoist priest robe of black satin solidly embroidered in the couched twist stitch in gold, and in loop stitch in colors. Both taoist and Buddhist symbols are used in the design.

Taoist Robe, 1662-1722

China

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Panel of imperial yellow k'ossu. In the center, a large five-clawed dragon in gold surrounded by large red blossoms with intricately twining leafy branches. Narrow, shaped border of blue-black k'ossu with a running frieze of slender, cursive, profile dragons in gold. Colors include red, blue, green, pink, lavendar, pale violet, This panel in splendid condition with exceptionally fresh colors. Lining of pale lemon ywellow damask with cloud pattern. Seal incription.

Panel, Kangxi period, early 18th century

China

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Panel of gold k'ossu with spreading branches of lotus and peonies in the rain field. Above, in a wide band set off from the field by a border of blue k'ossu with Greek Key meander in gold, is a row of flower and fruit sprays. The design is done in shades of red, pink, green and white. Around the edge a the border of the Greek key meander in gold on blue. The panel is in two sections seamed up the middle. Lining of bright pink figured silk. Coarse quality. Note A.P. says this may be late XVIII century.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Throne seat brocaded with five five-clawed dragons in gold against a solid abckground of tight clouds in shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, peach, pink and rust color. Border of blue satin brocaded with flowers in gold and shades of blue, green and yellow. Border bound on both sides with black satin. Brocade badly worn, and mended in spots. lininf of gold colored satin. Damask of cloud design.

Chair Cover, 1723-1735

China

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Panel of brocade with a diapered ground enriched with floral motifs. Colors chiefly blue and green, with pink, red, and yellow in the details. A modern copy of a Ming fabric. Lining of gold-colored damask in cloud design.

Panel, 19th century

China

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Panel of pale yellow k'ossu. In the center a gong suspended from a bat's mouth, with two fish below representing marital felicity and abundance. Lotus blossoms, trailing leaves, and four bats in the corners make up remaining design in the central panel. In the border, set off from the main field by a band of applied gold braid, is a running design of dos a dos dragons, some gold, some blue, separated by large lotus blossoms. Colors include red, green, blue, pink, tan, and coral. Border of black and gold brocade with precious things ymbols. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of cloud desin. Cf. border dragons with 42.8.164 and 42.8.166.

Panel, c. 1800

China

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Hanging of light olive-green satin brocade. Five five-clawed dragons in gold one large seated one at upper center; the others prowling at his sides and beneath him. In the field are loosely drawn, straggling clouds and the Heavenly Jewel. Below the eternal sea with deeply rolling waves dotted with loose clouds, and the sacred mountain. Border of yellow silk brocaded in gold with various symbols hard to identify because the gold threads are worn away. Along lower border two rounded-arch patches of the satin have been set in. Lining of thin yellow silk.

Hanging, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

China

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One of four wall hangings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow, and tan. Border of gold and salmon-color brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Panel, one of a set of four, early 20th century

China

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Imperial robe of yellow k'ossu with eight large medallions, each containing a 5-clawed dragon in blue grasping the Heavenly Jewel. Beneath the dragon waves and the sacred mountain, and surrounding trim tight clouds, bats, and swastikas. In the spaces between the medallions embroidered Buddhist and Taoist symbols, bats, and swastikas. Colors in medallions are shades of blue, red, olive green, soft violet, and coral. Colors of the embroidered motifs, worked in satin, laid and outline stitch, are shades of green, red, pink, blue, and brown, mauve and grey. Wide sleeves with band of dark blue k'ossu with Universe design edged with a strip of plain gold k'ossu. Collar of same. Coat slit at sides, and bound around front, bottom, and openings with black satin. Lining of yellow satin damask of medallion design. Inscription in front and at back of neck. Perhaps a woman's coat. K'ossu very firm.

Medallion Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Imperial robe of k'ossu with gold thread background and nine 5-clawed dragons in blue, those in profile grasping the Heavenly Jewel. In the ground, loosely-drawn clouds, bats, peonies, and Buddhist symbols in tones of blue, red, rose, green, brown, black, mauve. Border of slanting, straight stripes, in body colors plus yellow, toped with spray and curling waves in which appear symbols of the Eight Precious Things. Same border design on sleeve above a strip of blister ribbed dark blue satin ending in blue k'ossu cuffs with bats and universe design. Same collar band, but with coral sprays in waves. Note painted areas in waves and dragon details. Robe slit front and back and lined with thn blue silk. The k'ossu in this robe coarse, and with many breaks on shoulders.

Dragon robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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Outer coat of very dark blue silk twill with eight large medallions containing stylized orchid plants and narcissus. Intervening spaces of robe and upper sleeve filled with single floral sprays; peony, plum blossom, narcissus etc. Colors shades of blue, green, red, yellow, pink, and rose. Conventional border of slightly wavy slanting stripes; cloud forms; rolling waves among which are scattered Buddhist symbols. Deep, wide cuffs of the k'ossu decorated with the medallions and floral sprays of body in smaller size and edged with the border design of the coat. Coat slit at back, opened all the way up front, and collarless. Lining of thin blue silk.

Medallion Robe, Jiaqing period, 1796-1820

China

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One of a set of four wall hangings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow, and tan. Border of gold and salmon-colored brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century

China

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One of a set of four wall handings of embroidered deep blue satin. Each has a design of two of the Eight Immortals. Floral sprays and boughs in the ground. Satin and knot stitch in shades of green, blue, peach, pink, red, yellow and tan. Border of gold and salmon-colored brocade with design of symbols and dragon medallions. Former Classification: Textiles - Tapestry

Panel, one of a set of four, 20th century

China

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