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Curtain of Blue Silk with Embroidery in the Chinese Style
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Curtain of Blue Silk with Embroidery in the Chinese Style

anonymous · 1880 - 1900 · satijnbinding; embroidering; metal thread; brass (alloy); silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Curtain of blue silk with embroidery in silk and gold-colored metal thread in Chinese style. Possibly embroidered in China. Dark blue ground with floral motifs, animals and mythical creatures in pointed ovals of metal thread. Fitted with five brass rings at the top, decorated with fringes along two sides. One brass ring is missing. Lined.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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curtain
Credit lineGordijn van blauw zijde met borduurwerk in Chinese trant. 1880 - 1900. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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