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Banners (Set of Four)

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1750/75
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped silk, slit tapestry weave with eccentric and interlaced outlining wefts; painted details; lined with silk, 4:1 satin damask weave; metal fittings
176 × 22 cm (69.3 × 8.7 in)

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

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