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Accession Number 2005.5.221 Title Silk Tapestry Weave Hanging Category textiles Object Type hanging Artist unknown Date Made 1644-1661 Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 17th century Materials silk tapestry weave with metal-wrapped and peacock feather-wrapped threads Materials Glossary Tapestry Weave View Materials Glossary Details » Measurements overall: 168.5 cm x 172 cm Description

This silk multi-coloured tapestry wall hanging features a typical imperial composition of numerous dragons, interpreted as a symbol of social order corresponding to Confucianism. The dragons are floating in the sky,…

This silk multi-coloured tapestry wall hanging features a typical imperial composition of numerous dragons, interpreted as a symbol of social order corresponding to Confucianism. The dragons are floating in the sky, surrounded by clouds, with rocks and waves below. They are all four-clawed dragons (mang) with various positions in the sky. In addition, there are auspicious Buddhist symbols interspersed throughout the sky.

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