Gold Brocades from China
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Gold Brocade (Known as Wakuta-de Kinran), Paired fish and waterfowl in lotus pond on dark blue ground, China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
July 4, 2006 (Tue) - September 18, 2006 (Mon)The first of a series of three exhibitions introducing Chinese textiles that gave influence to other cultures. This exhibit features gold brocades from the Ming and Qing dynasty periods favored by Japanese tea masters.
On exhibit:
Gold Brocade, Flowering plants and rabbits on light green ground, China, Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
Gold Brocade (Known as Wakuta-de Kinran), Paired fish and waterfowl in lotus pond on dark blue ground, China, Ming Dynasty, 16th century