Physical description A rectangular panel of woven silk k'o ssu depicting a four-clawed dragon in profile against a cloud-filled background and above waves and rocks. The panel is evidently cut from a larger piece as only the tips of the stylised rocks and the spray from the waves is now visible. The panel is woven with light and dark blue, red, pale green, tan, ochre, pink and white silks and gilt thread. The degree of fading may be measured by comparing the front side with the reverse. Place of Origin China (made) Date early 17th century (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Woven silk with gilt thread Dimensions Length: 42 cm, Width: 32 cm, Length: 16.5 in, Width: 12.5 in Object history note Purchased. Registered File number 1978/1474. Descriptive line Tapestry panel, coloured woven silk with gilt thread, China, Ming dynasty, 17th century Materials Silk (textile); Metal thread Techniques Weaving Subjects depicted Rock; Waves; Dragons Categories Textiles; Tapestry Collection East Asia Collection
Physical description A rectangular panel of woven silk k'o ssu depicting a four-clawed dragon in profile against a cloud-filled background and above waves and rocks. The panel is evidently cut from a larger piece as only the tips of the stylised rocks and the spray from the waves is now visible. The panel is woven with light and dark blue, red, pale green, tan, ochre, pink and white silks and gilt thread. The degree of fading may be measured by comparing the front side with the reverse. Place of Origin China (made) Date early 17th century (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Woven silk with gilt thread Dimensions Length: 42 cm, Width: 32 cm, Length: 16.5 in, Width: 12.5 in Object history note Purchased. Registered File number 1978/1474. Descriptive line Tapestry panel, coloured woven silk with gilt thread, China, Ming dynasty, 17th century Materials Silk (textile); Metal thread Techniques Weaving Subjects depicted Rock; Waves; Dragons Categories Textiles; Tapestry Collection East Asia Collection