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Accession Number 2005.5.395.5 Title Fragment of Silk Brocade Yardage for a Dragon Robe Category textiles Object Type fragment Artist unknown Date Made 1662-1722 Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 17th-18th centuries Materials gold wrapped silk thread; silk brocade; silk satin Materials Glossary Brocade View Materials Glossary Details » Measurements overall: 37.2 cm x 68.5 cm Description Fragment of yellow silk brocade yardage intended for a dragon robe. This fragment shows the hem of the robe with blue, green, and black ruyi-capped waves. Appears to be from the same yardage as 2005.5.395.1 and 2005.5.395.4 Credit Line Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart