Not on display

Fragment

first half 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips. Pattern in colours on a red ground and consists of five-clawed dragons chasing flaming magic jewels amid clouds.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips
Brief description
Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips, Japan, first half of 19th century
Physical description
Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips. Pattern in colours on a red ground and consists of five-clawed dragons chasing flaming magic jewels amid clouds.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.5in
  • Width: 9in
Credit line
Given by A. F. Kendrick, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.113-1914

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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