Hanging
late 15th century (made)
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Wall hanging, silk tapestry weave (kesi) with gold wrapped thread details: five-clawed gold dragons against blue chasing flaming pearls on each side, while top border yellow ground with phoenixes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry weave (slit) |
| Brief description | Wall hanging, tapestry weave (kesi), dragons and phoenixes, China, Ming dynasty, late 15th century |
| Physical description | Wall hanging, silk tapestry weave (kesi) with gold wrapped thread details: five-clawed gold dragons against blue chasing flaming pearls on each side, while top border yellow ground with phoenixes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Joseph Thorne |
| Object history | Registered File number 1923/2927. |
| Production | Probably made for Imperial Palace |
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| Accession number | T.54-1923 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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