Panel
1600-1644 (made)
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A rectangular panel of tapestry weave silk kesi depicting a four-clawed dragon in profile against a cloud-filled background and above waves and rocks. The panel is evidently cut from a larger piece as only the tips of the stylised rocks and the spray from the waves is now visible.
The panel is woven with light and dark blue, red, pale green, tan, ochre, pink and white silks and gilt thread. The degree of fading may be measured by comparing the front side with the reverse.
The panel is woven with light and dark blue, red, pale green, tan, ochre, pink and white silks and gilt thread. The degree of fading may be measured by comparing the front side with the reverse.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry-weave silk and metallic threads |
| Brief description | Panel, tapestry-weave silk in coloured silks and gilt threads, China, Ming dynasty, 1600-1644 |
| Physical description | A rectangular panel of tapestry weave silk kesi depicting a four-clawed dragon in profile against a cloud-filled background and above waves and rocks. The panel is evidently cut from a larger piece as only the tips of the stylised rocks and the spray from the waves is now visible. The panel is woven with light and dark blue, red, pale green, tan, ochre, pink and white silks and gilt thread. The degree of fading may be measured by comparing the front side with the reverse. |
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| Object history | Registered File number 1978/1474. |
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| Accession number | FE.133-1978 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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