Manchu

Cushion Cover

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1700/50
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped silk, slit and dovetailed tapestry weave with interlaced outlining wefts; painted details; lined with silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave
101.5 × 104.9 cm (40 × 41.3 in)

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