2005.5.390 - Framed Embroidered Blue Silk Crepe Fragment from a Robe
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Object Typefragment
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Item Details
Object Typefragment
Artistunknown
Date Madedate unknown
Accession Number
2005.5.390
Title
Framed Embroidered Blue Silk Crepe Fragment from a Robe
Category
textiles
Object Type
fragment
Artist
unknown
Date Made
date unknown
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming 17th century
Materials
gold wrapped silk thread; silk; plexiglas; wood; embroidery
Materials Glossary
Embroidery
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Measurements
overall: 104 cm x 113.5 cm
Description
Blue silk crepe fragment embroidered with two qilin, which resemble dragons but have hooves instead of claws. This fragment is from a robe, and the two qilin have wrapped around the wearer's collar. The qilin have…
Blue silk crepe fragment embroidered with two qilin, which resemble dragons but have hooves instead of claws. This fragment is from a robe, and the two qilin have wrapped around the wearer's collar. The qilin have been rendered in gold metal-wrapped threads, which have been couched into place to add texture to their bodies. They are surrounded by peonies, other flowers, and auspicious symbols. Even though use of the dragon motif was restricted through the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, civilians and lower-ranking courtiers still coveted dragon designs. In order to avoid violating regulations set out by the imperial courts, variations of the dragon motif were applied to textiles, garments, and other material culture.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
Citation
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Page Citation
"2005.5.390 - Framed Embroidered Blue Silk Crepe Fragment from a Robe, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-19612. Accessed 22 Jun. 2024.
