Mantle
possibly 15th century (made)
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Man's mantle of Silk tapestry (kesi). Design of sky, earth and water, six large 5-clawed dragons pursuing sacred discs. On the collar, two 4-clawed dragons pursuing sacred discs and on a square panel behind, a further 4-clawed dragon pursuing a sacred disc. On a small hood shaped appendage at the back of the collar, the buddha and the lotus flower. Woven in blue, pink, yellow, green and white silks and gold thread on a brown ground. Lined with blue linen.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk tapestry (<i>kesi</i>), lined with linen |
| Brief description | Robe, silk tapestry (kesi), lined with linen, China, possibly Ming dynasty, 15th century. |
| Physical description | Man's mantle of Silk tapestry (kesi). Design of sky, earth and water, six large 5-clawed dragons pursuing sacred discs. On the collar, two 4-clawed dragons pursuing sacred discs and on a square panel behind, a further 4-clawed dragon pursuing a sacred disc. On a small hood shaped appendage at the back of the collar, the buddha and the lotus flower. Woven in blue, pink, yellow, green and white silks and gold thread on a brown ground. Lined with blue linen. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
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| Accession number | T.183-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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