17th century
China
Object qualities
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Objecttextile (towels, carpets, etc.): Velvet textile
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilk velvet with weft patterning in silk, metallic thread, and feather thread
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Size55 in. Г— 8 ft. 6 in. (139.7 Г— 259.1 cm)
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Geography details
China -
Country today
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Date17th century
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CultureChina
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PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This rare piece illustrates the early stage of the design of dragon robes during the Qing dynasty. The size of the dragon in comparison to that of the robe, as well as its power and ferociousness, continues the design style of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
