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Embroidered inscription panel

Embroidered inscription panel

Medium
silk, silk thread
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1953
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silk, silk thread
Measurements
35.5 × 8.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
1324-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1953
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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