E1080: 20th Century China, Embroidered Silk Textile "100 Children"

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1080

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth ➔ silk
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread

Dimensions:

33 cm L
66 cm W

Production Date:

20th Century.

Source Locality:

Asia

Acquisition Date:

1960 – 1989

Description:

This contemporary embroidery depicts the traditional Chinese motif of '100 children' at play, signifying the importance of family, marital blessings and the innocence and happiness of children.

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