Qianlong period, 1736-1795
143 x 199 cm (56 5/16 x 78 3/8 in.)
Brown satin ground with embroidered decoration
18th centuryChineseSilk
17th-20th centuryChineseSilk in 'kesi' tapestry weave, selected elements woven in metallic gold thread
18th centuryChineseBlue silk
18th-19th centuryChineseYellow satin ground with embroidered decoration
18th-19th centuryChineseSilk in 'kesi' tapestry weave, selected elements woven with metallic gold threads and with peacock-feather filaments
18th centuryChineseSilk gauze with needlepoint decoration
18th centuryChineseHeavy black satin with brocaded decoration
18th centuryChinese