Rug
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
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cadmium 90% iron 10%