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Dark Blue Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Gauze Roundels

1866-1932

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Dark Blue Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Gauze Roundels

1866-1932

Physical Qualities Silk, 202-3/4 x 31-1/4 in. (515.2 x 79.4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number 2000.30
The length of fabric is dark blue 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 alternating two across and three across (only halves of the outside roundels fit on three across). The top edge is a selvage and the bottom edge is torn or rough cut. Both sides are selvages.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2000; Mr. and Mrs. Laurance Roberts, Baltimore

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