Textile Panel for Emperor's Dragon Robe
Date1840 - 1860
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk, twill, floss;
DimensionsOverall (length is approximate): 152.5 x 320 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Jahnke, Courtesy of the Council for Canadian American Relations
Object number2010.021.001
DescriptionUncut panel for a robe consisting of the left and right halves and the front overlap, is constructed from bright imperial yellow (minghunag) silk, and embroidered with nine dragons symmetrically placed. The dragon's are embroidered with gold and silver wrapped thread. There are flames surrounding the dragon and stylized clouds (ruyi) with red and grey bats throughout the robe. Amongst the clouds are various symbols including a blue axe head and swastika. At the bottom of the panel are diagonal bands and rounded shapes which represent water. (terrestrial diagram)Colour: yellow
Status
Not on view
1840 - 1860
1860 - 1880
1875 - 1900
1850 - 1875
1860 - 1880
1880 - 1900
1860 - 1890