Dark Purple Damask Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Roundels
1866-1932
Scroll
Dark Purple Damask Fabric with Double Dragon and Flaming Pearl Roundels
1866-1932
Physical Qualities
Silk, 201-1/2 x 31 in. (512 x 78.8 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurance P. and Isabel S. Roberts, Baltimore
Object Number
2000.32
The length of fabric is dark purple Chinese silk damask with double dragon and flaming pearl roundels. The roundels measure 8-1/4' 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. Side edges are selvages.
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.
