Textile with phoenix
Item
Identifier
2023.024.04
Title
Textile with phoenix
Type
Textile
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Date
early 20th century
Creator
Unknown
Culture
Chinese
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Description
Probably from Ralph L. Watts (1869-1949), Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences (1912-1939). He was a member of the American Board of Trustees for Lingnan University in Canton, China. He also served on the Penn State-in-China committee.
Measurements
Two identical pieces, 11 x 11-1/2 in. (28 x 29 cm), 11 x 11-1/4 in. (27.5 x 28.2cm)
Medium
Silk?
Subject
textiles; embroidery; embroidered; bird; birds
Condition
Poor, one piece is torn almost in half
Source
Transfer from the Matson Museum of Anthropology
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