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Brocade with Soaring Phoenixes among Clouds
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The gold-brocaded designs of Jin brocades, such as this example with graceful phoenixes soaring into clouds, are typically asymmetrical. Moreover, they have no frame or border, and appear to have been cut out of larger decorative images.
| Artist / Maker | China, Jin dynasty (1115–1234) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100s–1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Jin dynasty (1115–1234) |
| Medium | Silk and gold thread; tabby, brocaded |
| Dimensions | Overall: 56.2 x 62.2 cm (22 1/8 x 24 1/2 in.); Mounted: 69.5 x 74 cm (27 3/8 x 29 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Textile |
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