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Qing dynasty(1644–1911), 1750/1800
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped silk, slit tapesty weave (kossu) with eccentric wefts; edged with silk, warp-float faced satin weave; lined with cotton, plain weave
104.8 × 142.3 cm (41.3 × 56 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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