2005.5.12 - Fragment of Tapestry Weave Yardage
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Object Typepanel
Artistunknown
Date Made1500 - 1506
Item Details
Object Typepanel
Artistunknown
Date Made1500 - 1506
Accession Number
2005.5.12
Title
Fragment of Tapestry Weave Yardage
Category
textiles
Object Type
panel
Artist
unknown
Date Made
1500 - 1506
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming 15th-16th centuries
Materials
silk tapestry weave; organza
Materials Glossary
Tapestry Weave
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Measurements
overall: 87.5 cm x 57.5 cm
Description
A tapestry weave (kesi) fragment of a wall-hanging that depicts a four-clawed dragon (mang) climbing the clouds. This symbolizes aspirations for a successful career. In the background are waves, mountains, clouds, and…
A tapestry weave (kesi) fragment of a wall-hanging that depicts a four-clawed dragon (mang) climbing the clouds. This symbolizes aspirations for a successful career. In the background are waves, mountains, clouds, and a flaming pearl.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
Citation
Page Citation for 2005.5.12 - Fragment of Tapestry Weave Yardage
Page Citation
"2005.5.12 - Fragment of Tapestry Weave Yardage, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-19234. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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