清 緙絲百子圖|Panel with boys at play
Unknown Artist
17th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread, and feather thread tapestry
Dimensions
89 × 68 3/4 in. (226.1 × 174.6 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Tapestries
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2011
Accession Number
2011.158
Tags
Art Historical Context
This magnificent Qing dynasty tapestry, titled *Panel with Boys at Play* ( 緙絲百子圖), dates to the 17th and exemplifies the exquisite artistry of Chinese kesi weaving. Crafted from silk, metallic threads, and threads, this nearly life-sized panel (89 × 68¾ in.) showcases the labor-intensive slit-tapestry technique, wefts are woven independently for each color, creating a luminous, painterly surface. The shimmering metallic and iridescent feather elements add depth and luxury, making it a prized decorative piece for elite homes or imperial settings. Depicting joyful scenes of boys at play amid fl...