Textile ArtsChinese19th century

White Embroidered Silk Shawl with Floral Pattern

c. 1850

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Silk

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 162 x W. 157 cm (63 3/4 x 61 13/16 in.)

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