Textile Panel

52-23-99

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 52-23-99
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Qing Dynasty
Date Made Qing Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Silk
Technique Embroidered
Iconography Dragons
Description

Panel with two dragons; not a square of rank. This is a common folk motif executed in folk embroidery techniques. Probably made for a bridal pillow (or some other useful function) for a wedding gift.

Length 32 cm
Width 33 cm
Credit Line Purchased from J. S. Letcher, 1952
Other Number N-4 - Other Number

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