Bolt of Gold Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Gauze Roundels
1866-1932
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Bolt of Gold Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Gauze Roundels
1866-1932
Physical Qualities
Silk, 314 x 30-1/2 in. (797.9 x 77.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.28
The bolt of fabric is gold Chinese plain-woven silk with double dragon and flaming pearl roundels created by gauze technique. The roundels measure 8-1/2' in diameter and are arranged two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). The bottom section of the fabric has 12 small woven roundels (3 front facing dragons, 9 dragon heads). All edges are selvages, sides and ends.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore
Inscribed: Top edge is woven with Chinese characters, possibly manufacturer information.
