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Woven Fragment

Made in China, Asia

Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Ch'ien-lung Period (1736-95)

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Plain satin, brocaded; silk
9 1/16 x 12 11/16 inches (23 x 32.2 cm)

Currently not on view

1929-90-54

Gift of Joseph Wasserman, 1929

Label

The character shou, which means long life, and the Buddhist emblem wan, which embodies good fortune, ornament this fragment.

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