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Rug with a bronze colored field achieved by applying braided metallic threads to the base web of cotton. The design of five-clawed dragons, flaming jewels and the Heavenly Sea motif stands out in a relief against this ground. Colors chiefly blue, red, tans and green. All are faded and the reds have run slightly. Sides overcast, ends finished with a narrow web terminating in a gold fringe recently applied. Across the lower web a series of chinese characters woven in gold threads. Cotton warp and woof. Senna knot, 12 to the lineal inch.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since December the 31st, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
74 x 48 in. (187.96 x 121.92 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Cotton, metallic threads, silk
Price
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Composition
cadmium90%
iron10%