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Chinese Textiles

Damask, Known as Enshu donsu; flagstone design on light blue ground, Formerly preserved by the Maeda family, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
June 24, 2020 (Wed) - August 10, 2020 (Mon)

This gallery introduces Chinese textiles and embroidery from the 13th to the 19th century.

Major Work(s) on Exhibit 5 results

	Designation	Name		Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Textile, Damask with dragon and peony arabesque design on dark blue ground; known as “Shuko donsu”		China, Formerly owned by the Maeda clan	Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century	TI-190-36
Highlight		Damask, Known as "Jo-o donsu"		China	Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century	TI-3
Highlight		Damask, Known as "Sasazuru donsu"; floral arabesque design on light green ground		China, Formerly preserved by the Maeda clan	Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century	TI-336
Highlight		Damask, Known as "Enshu donsu"; flagstone design on light blue ground		China, Formerly preserved by the Maeda family	Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century	TI-339
Highlight		Damask, Carps in Waves Known as "Araiso Donsu"		China	Ming dynasty, 16th century	TI-29

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