Silk Rug
Silk rug with a design of five-clawed blue dragons on a dull yellow ground, with scattered clouds, and the Eteranl Sea motif at each end. Three borders the inner one of saw-tooth design; the middle one with conventionalized leaves and blossoms; the outer one of plain blue. Short fringed ends, overcast sides. Cotton warp, sehna knot.
- Date
- Chien Lung period, 1736-1795
- In our collection
- since April the 30th, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- W.49 x L.85-1/4 in
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- silk with cotton warp
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 56% zinc 44%