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Coverlet

Ming dynasty (1368–1644)/ Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Mid–17th century
Silk, satin weave; embroidered with silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper-strip-wrapped cotton in Chinese knot, eyelet, feather, satin, single satin, split and stem stitches; laidwork and couching; underlined with linen, plain weave; lined with cotton plain weave; edged with silk plain weave paired warp
263.2 × 222.2 cm (103.6 × 87.5 in)

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