Chinese Textile Art of the Liao and Yuan Dynasties
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Kesi, Tapestry weave Peonies, dragons, phoenixes, flowers, birds and deers on red ground, China, Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
December 12, 2006 (Tue) - March 4, 2007 (Sun)The last of a series of three exhibitions introducing Chinese textiles that gave influence to other cultures. This exhibit features one of the finest piece in the Museum collection and other textile works from the Liao and Yuan dynasties.
On exhibit:
Kesi, Tapestry Weave, Lions and floral scrolls on black ground, China, Yuan Dynasty, 13th - 14th century
Brocade,Flowers and twin birds on light brown ground, China, Liao Dynasty, 10th - 12th century (Gift of Ms. Tajima Fusae)