LENGTH OF SILK
19th century
Medium
Blue ribbed ground, bamboo & blossom, pink double border at ends
Measurements
Approx. 7 yards
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Miss Emma de Long Mills, 1962
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
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