Boot
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Boot

TitleBoot
Date907–1125 10th century
MediumSilk: tapestry weave; two kinds of metal threads
ClassificationTextile
OriginNorthern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125) Northern China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBoot, 907–1125. Northern China, Liao dynasty (907-1125). Silk: tapestry weave; two kinds of metal threads; overall: 47.5 x 30.8 cm (18 11/16 x 12 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1993.158.2
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Boot” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 907–1125. It is executed in silk: tapestry weave; two kinds of metal threads and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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