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Chinese Textiles: An Introduction to the Study of their History, Sources, Technique, Symbolism, and Use

Priest, Alan and Pauline Simmons
1934
107 pages
41 illustrations
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An excellent introduction to the study of Chinese textiles, this volume was originally written as a handbook to accompany a special exhibit of Chinese court robes and accessories presented by the Museum in December, 1931. In addition to providing an historical background information essential to understanding these beautiful objects, specific examples from the Met's collection are discussed in detail.

Met Art in Publication

Emperor's Twelve-Symbol Robe, Silk, China
Imperial Court Robe, Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi), China
17th century
Panel with five phoenixes in a garden, Silk tapestry (kesi), China
18th century
Rank Badge with Egret, Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin, China
early 18th century
Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck, Silk, metallic thread on silk, China
early 18th century
Theatrical Robe for a Male Role, Silk florentine stitch embroidery on silk gauze, China
second half of the18th century
Festival Robe, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin, China
second half of the 18th century
Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane, Silk, metallic thread, China
early 18th century
Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane, Silk, metallic thread, China
early 18th century
Rank Badge with Leopard on Rock with Waves, Silk on silk, China
late 18th–early 19th century
Mirror Case with Pattern of Rock, Chrysanthemums, and Pomegranates, Silk threads applied to plain-weave silk crepe, China
Imperial robe, Silk, metallic thread, China
18th century
Daoist Priest's Robe, Silk, metallic thread, China
late 18th–early 19th century
Sleeve Band, Silk, metallic thread;  on silk, China
late 18th century
Theatrical jacket with grapevines, Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin, brocade borders, China
18th century
18th century
Theatrical jacket with peacock feather design, Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin, brocade borders, China
18th century
18th century
18th century
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