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Panel with Peonies and Butterfly

late 14th–15th century
Not on view
Gold sparkles through small, geometric patterns imposed on a design of flowers and a butterfly. This combination of geometric patterns and embroidered designs is one of the hallmarks of needleloop embroidery.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Panel with Peonies and Butterfly
  • Period: Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) dynasty
  • Date: late 14th–15th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Silk needle-loop embroidery over gilt metal strips on silk satin damask
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (21.6 x 26cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph E. Hotung Gift, 1987
  • Object Number: 1987.277
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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