Pillow cover

18th century

Four pieces which, when assembled, would form a small pillow. Each panel contains a dragon with fangs surrounde by cloud motifs.

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Details

Title: Pillow cover
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: China
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, gilt paper, paint Technique: slit tapestry weave (k'ossu)
Credit line: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer

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