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Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Roundels

1866-1932

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Bolt of Gauze Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Roundels

1866-1932

Physical Qualities Silk, 309 x 30-1/4 in. (785.2 x 76.9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number 2000.18
The length of fabric is taupe Chinese silk gauze with double dragon and flaming pearl roundels. The roundels measure 7-3/4' in diameter and are arranged alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). The side edges are selvages, the top edge is selvage and the bottom edge is torn or rough cut.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore

Inscribed: Top selvage is woven with Chinese characters, possibly manufacturer information.

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