Velvet Panel

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)

Not on view

Velvet panels such as this example were sewn together to form a complete pattern and then used as decorative hangings or carpets. Here, the concentric bands of ornament consist, from left to right, of lotuses, foliate dragons, chrysanthemums, and a continuous fretwork incorporating the swastika—a form of the auspicious character wan, signifying ten thousand years.

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Exhibition History

Title: Velvet Panel
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722)
Culture: China
Medium: Cut and voided silk velvet
Dimensions: Overall: 59 x 25 in. (149.9 x 63.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Velvets
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1930
Object Number: 30.76.37
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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