Bolt of Dark Taupe Plain-Woven Fabric with Four-Dragon Gauze Roundels
1866-1932
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Bolt of Dark Taupe Plain-Woven Fabric with Four-Dragon Gauze Roundels
1866-1932
Physical Qualities
Silk, 284-1/2 x 31 in. (722.9 x 78.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.29
The bolt of fabric is dark taupe Chinese plain-woven silk with four-dragon roundels created by gauze technique. The roundels measure 9' in diameter and are arranged alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). Both top and bottom selvages have three gold woven stripes. All edges are selvages, sides and ends.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore
Inscribed: Top selvage is stamped in red with Chinese characters, possibly manufacturer information.
