Qianlong period, 1736-1795
152.6 x 188 cm (60 1/16 x 74 in.)
'Kesi' thangka mounted as a hanging scroll; silk in tapestry weave with some details painted on the surface in gold and light colors
18th centuryChineseBrown satin ground with embroidered decoration
18th centuryChineseSilk with selected elements in 'kesi' tapestry weave
17th-18th centuryChineseSilk in 'kesi' tapestry weave, selected elements woven in metallic gold thread
18th centuryChineseRed silk damask with embroidered decoration
18th-19th centuryChineseBlue silk
18th-19th centuryChineseBlue silk twill ground embroidered in long and short satin stitch
18th-19th centuryChinese'Kesi' tapestry mounted as a hanging scroll; silk woven in tapestry weave, selected details painted with brush and pigment
17th-18th centuryChinese