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1923

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2025

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Fragment (China)

This is a Fragment. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1923. Its medium is silk, pineapple fiber, tempera and its technique is painted on fancy gauze. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra. It is credited Gift of Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 255.2 x 77.8 cm (8 ft. 4 1/2 in. x 30 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment (China); silk, pineapple fiber, tempera; H x W: 255.2 x 77.8 cm (8 ft. 4 1/2 in. x 30 5/8 in.); Gift of Marquis Val Verde de la Sierra; 1923-51-9

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