Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th century Culture:China 清早期 Medium:Silk velvet with weft patterning in silk, metallic thread, and feather thread Dimensions:55 in. × 8 ft. 6 in. (139.7 × 259.1 cm) Classification:Costumes-Velvets Credit Line:Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1987 Accession Number:1987.147 This rare piece illustrates the early stage of the design of dragon robes during the Qing dynasty. The size of the dragon in comparison to that of the robe, as well as its power and ferociousness, continues the design style of the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644).
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th century Culture:China 清早期 Medium:Silk velvet with weft patterning in silk, metallic thread, and feather thread Dimensions:55 in. × 8 ft. 6 in. (139.7 × 259.1 cm) Classification:Costumes-Velvets Credit Line:Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1987 Accession Number:1987.147 This rare piece illustrates the early stage of the design of dragon robes during the Qing dynasty. The size of the dragon in comparison to that of the robe, as well as its power and ferociousness, continues the design style of the Ming dynasty (1368 – 1644).