Native Name | Buzi (補子) |
Object Number | 52-23-86 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China |
Period | Qing Dynasty |
Date Made | Early 18th Century |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Silk |
Technique | Embroidered |
Iconography | Bear | Li Shui |
Description | Fifth rank military officer's bear square. Animal couched in gold, with details, and the entire background in satin stitch; waves in split satin stitch. Small sun, arching waves, rudimentary li shui, no symbols. The bottom edge has the 立水 li shui ('standing water') design denoting deep water. |
Height | 22.7 cm |
Width | 23.4 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from J. S. Letcher, 1952 |
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