Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:early 18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery Dimensions:Overall: 13 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. (33.7 x 32.7 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Anonymous gift, 1943 Accession Number:43.115.3 After 1662 the lion corresponded to the first military rank. Sometimes the bear (fifth military rank) looked very much like a lion. This animal, flames shooting from his body, appears on a background completely embroidered in gold on silk satin thread. The rock in the waves below was once covered with iridescent couched feather thread.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:early 18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery Dimensions:Overall: 13 1/4 x 12 7/8 in. (33.7 x 32.7 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Anonymous gift, 1943 Accession Number:43.115.3 After 1662 the lion corresponded to the first military rank. Sometimes the bear (fifth military rank) looked very much like a lion. This animal, flames shooting from his body, appears on a background completely embroidered in gold on silk satin thread. The rock in the waves below was once covered with iridescent couched feather thread.