Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 17th century Culture:China Medium:Silk, metallic thread, and peacock feather tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:12 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (31.1 x 29.8 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Fletcher Fund, 1936 Accession Number:36.65.32 This dynamic dragon (long) surges across a golden ground. The brownish green thread of the dragon's body and head is made of peacock feathers.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:late 17th century Culture:China Medium:Silk, metallic thread, and peacock feather tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:12 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (31.1 x 29.8 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Fletcher Fund, 1936 Accession Number:36.65.32 This dynamic dragon (long) surges across a golden ground. The brownish green thread of the dragon's body and head is made of peacock feathers.