Furniture Cover for Table

China

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Furniture Cover for Table
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Dimensions: 26 x 19 1/2 in. (66.04 x 49.53 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1946
Object Number: 46.133.3
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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