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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Dateca. 1800
Mediumsilk, dye and metallic thread
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 x 12 in. (29.2 x 30.5 cm)
ClassificationsInformation Forms
Credit LineGift of Harold E. Abbott
Terms
    Object number80.0256
    DescriptionThis badge of rank is a Golden Pheasant, Second Grade. The term k'o-ssu has been written with various characters, denoting "cross-threads," "weft woven threads," or "weft woven colors." The characters now mean "cut threads," referring to the separations of weft threads of different colors that terminate at the margin of the colored areas instead of running through the width of the cloth. Archaeological evidence suggests that the k'o-ssu technique was in use by the late T'ang dynasty (618-906). The most elaborate k'o-ssu tapestries, brocades, and embroideries produced by the Chinese were executed during the Qing dynasty, particularly under the reign of Emperor Ch'ien-lung.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Dogon people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya people
    2005
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Iban Dayak people
    20th century
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    1930-1935
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mezcala
    ca. 300 BCE-300 CE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Asante people
    20th century