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Panel For A Fan Case (China)

This is a Panel for a fan case. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is embroidered in knot stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31 x 5 cm (12 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Panel For A Fan Case (China); silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 31 x 5 cm (12 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.); Gift of Marian Hague; 1939-37-4

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