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Accession Number 2005.5.355 Title Silk Dragon Robe Fragment Alternate Title Longpao, or dragon robe, panel for the Lantern Festival Category textiles Object Type fragment Artist unknown Date Made 1573-1619 Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Ming 16th-17th centuries Materials gold wrapped silk thread; silk; silk floss; embroidery Materials Glossary Embroidery View Materials Glossary Details » Measurements overall: 78 cm x 35.2 cm Description

An embroidered fragment from a dragon robe that depicts a four-clawed dragon (mang) climbing through the clouds. This symbolizes aspirations for a successful career. In the background are lanterns, waves, mountains,…

An embroidered fragment from a dragon robe that depicts a four-clawed dragon (mang) climbing through the clouds. This symbolizes aspirations for a successful career. In the background are lanterns, waves, mountains, clouds, and a flaming pearl. Below the dragon there are conch shells and a yellow fish.

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