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1939

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Fragment (China), late 19th century

This is a Fragment. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is silk, cotton backing and its technique is cut and uncut supplementary warp pile (velvet). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 74.5 × 75.2 cm (29 5/16 × 29 5/8 in.)

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Fragment (China), late 19th century; silk, cotton backing; H x W: 74.5 × 75.2 cm (29 5/16 × 29 5/8 in.); 1939-69-2

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