Physical description
Roundel of black gauze, embroidered with a dragon design in silk and metallic thread, mainly couching and knot-stitch.
Place of Origin
China (made)
Date
19th century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Silk gauze with embroidery in silk and metallic thread
Dimensions
Diameter: 12 in
Object history note
Registered File number 1934/3321.
Descriptive line
Roundel, silk gauze with embroidery in silk and metallic thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Materials
Silk (textile); Silk thread; Metal thread
Techniques
Gauze weave; Embroidered
Subjects depicted
Dragons
Categories
Textiles; Embroidery
Collection
East Asia Collection