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Fragment (possibly China)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1906. Its medium is watercolor on silk and its technique is painted on 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): 17.2 x 31.8 cm (6 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 13.8 x 17.8 cm (5 7/16 in. x 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (possibly China); watercolor on silk; H x W (a): 17.2 x 31.8 cm (6 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.) H x W (b): 13.8 x 17.8 cm (5 7/16 in. x 7 in.); Gift of Jacob H. Schiff; 1906-21-43

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