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Fragment (China), late 19th–early 20th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1906. Its medium is silk; tempera and its technique is printed and painted on plain satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Jacob H. Schiff. It is credited Gift of Jacob H. Schiff.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 70.6 x 23.8 cm (27 13/16 x 9 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 51.3 x 20.3 cm (20 3/16 in. x 8 in.) H x W (c): 27.3 x 21.7 cm (10 3/4 x 8 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (China), late 19th–early 20th century; silk; tempera; H x W (a): 70.6 x 23.8 cm (27 13/16 x 9 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 51.3 x 20.3 cm (20 3/16 in. x 8 in.) H x W (c): 27.3 x 21.7 cm (10 3/4 x 8 9/16 in.); Gift of Jacob H. Schiff; 1906-21-27-a/c

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