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1942

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Panel For A Fan Case (China), 19th century

This is a Panel for a fan case. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silk, metallic yarns and its technique is embroidered in couching, satin, and chain stitches on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34.9 x 6 cm (13 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

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Panel For A Fan Case (China), 19th century; silk, metallic yarns; H x W: 34.9 x 6 cm (13 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.); 1942-7-9-b

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