2005.5.537.1 - Silk Tapestry Weave Panel
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Object Typepanel
Artistunknown
Date Madeca. 1900
Item Details
Object Typepanel
Artistunknown
Date Madeca. 1900
Accession Number
2005.5.537.1
Title
Silk Tapestry Weave Panel
Category
textiles
Object Type
panel
Artist
unknown
Date Made
ca. 1900
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing 20th century
Materials
gold wrapped silk thread; peacock feathers; silk; silk brocade; silk satin; tapestry weave
Materials Glossary
Tapestry Weave; Brocade
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Measurements
overall: 69.9 cm x 51.9 cm
Description
Silk tapestry weave panel with a fragment of a five-clawed dragon trimmed with brocade fabric and lined with plain silk. The dragon is green with peacock-feather threads and surrounded by clouds, flaming pearls, and…
Silk tapestry weave panel with a fragment of a five-clawed dragon trimmed with brocade fabric and lined with plain silk. The dragon is green with peacock-feather threads and surrounded by clouds, flaming pearls, and waves. Gold metal-wrapped threads outline the dragon, clouds, and waves.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
Citation
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Page Citation
"2005.5.537.1 - Silk Tapestry Weave Panel, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20826. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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