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Fragment of damask

Chinese (for European market)
18th century
Object Place: China

Medium/Technique Silk damask
Dimensions 34.5 x 19.5 cm (13 9/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society
Accession Number48.510
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionDamask weave in green and white silks. Floral pattern in stripes of varying widths. Selvedge on one side with two narrow stripes in red. Spotted and stained. Chinese export for the Eurpean market.
ProvenanceTransferred from Asiatic Dept. to Textiles.