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Dado (England), 1817–27
Simulates wooden Chinese fretwork railing with elements repeating horizontally. An illusion of depth is achieved by means of shadows against yellow irregular wave background. Printed in purple on yellow ground.
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Dado (France), 1810
A horizontal rectangle shows two children. The boy has placed a board over a small brook and the girl is in the act of crossing over. A floral rope marks…
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Dado (France), ca. 1815
Large horizontal rectangle containing motif of doves perched on a quiver of arrows. On either side are vertical rectangles the designs of which are identical: a trophy made up of…
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Bowl (Iran), 14th century
Bulbous bowl with wide lip, under which is a decorative band with text. Repeating pomegranate pattern on body.
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Dado (France), 1790
Vase at center, from which are suspended ropes of pearls. Two winged terms at either side catch up the ends of the pearl ropes and with their hands grasp the…
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Handscreen, late 19th–early 20th century
Hand screen with a round leaf and carved and pierced wood handle. Silk leaf embroidered with silk showing various bird species among trees and flowering bushes. Two silk tassels.
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Handscreen, late 19th–early 20th century
Hand screen with a round leaf and carved and pierced wood frame and handle. Silk leaf embroidered with silk in satin stitch showing peacocks and other birds among flowers. Two…
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Dado (France), ca. 1810
A vase filled with fruit at center towards which two kneeling, confronted maidens reach. They are dressed in flowing classical robes. A stylized Ionic column marks the horizontal repeat. A…
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