Chair strip with Lions and Phoenixes
In a traditional Chinese reception hall, chairs for the hosts are set in pairs on either side of a central table and are covered with textiles that are not adhered directly onto the furniture. Made with velvet, the textiles provide not only comfort but also a pleasing aesthetic due to their shine and elegance. Here, the motif of phoenixes among peonies symbolizes noble women, making these pieces suitable for use in a lady’s quarters.
Artwork Details
- 清中期 雙獅鳳凰紋漳絨椅墊
- Title: Chair strip with Lions and Phoenixes
- Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date: 18th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Cut and voided silk velvet
- Dimensions: Overall: 68 x 21 1/2 in. (172.72 x 54.61 cm)
- Classification: Textiles-Velvets
- Credit Line: Gift of Charles A. Greenfield, 1977
- Object Number: 1977.264.6a
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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