Panel with phoenix and dragon, one of a pair
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1850-1920
MaterialsEmbroidered silk satin
DimensionsOverall: L. 10 × W. 4 in. (25.4 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ursula W. Bingham
Object number1988.32.17.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsTextiles
On View
Not on viewThis pair of fabric bands was intended for robe decoration. Each piece was hand-embroidered with the design of a dragon and a phoenix over the Eastern Ocean. The border depicts bats, gourds, and flowers, motifs symbolizing longevity and happiness.
Subject
- phoenix
- dragon
approx. 1850-1920
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1850-1911
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1850-1950