Dragon Robe Fragment

52-23-98

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 52-23-98
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silk
Technique Embroidered
Iconography Dragon
Description

Panel cut from (left) shoulder of 18th century dragon robe. Four-clawed mang dragon against background of gold. Very fine tapestry weaving; but not a square of rank and does not belong with such squares.

Length 35 cm
Width 35 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. S. Letcher, 1952

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