Cushion cover

17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Cushion cover of yellow silk tapestry with a radiating design of small chrysanthemums in off-white and blue with touches of red. With birds, scrolls, and other flowers. Lined with yellow silk damask. Yellow and white silk fringe on all sides.

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Title: Cushion cover
Date Created: 17th century
Location Created: China
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry or k'ossu)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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