Silk textile
絲綢織物

18th century, China
18世紀 中國

Height: 120 cm, 47.2 inches
高120釐米

A pattern of hexagons interspersed with squares, the former incorporating circular lotus petals, bordered by four varied diaper grounds centred by bats, the latter decorated with a design of ruyi heads. The pattern is comprised of gold, yellow, light blue and dark blue weave.

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Plate 106, pg 94, Textiles and Embroideries of the Ming and Qing Dynasty, The complete collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, 2005.