Art Institute of Chicago

Panel (Furnishing Fabric)

China

Date

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1875/1900

Medium

Decoration in red, white; two greens, tan and gold on dark yellow ground. Five clawed dragon hunting jewel amid clouds. Lined. Selvage on two sides. Decoration in red, white, 2 greens, tan and gold on dark yellow ground. 5 clawed dragon hunting jewel amid clouds, 1 in each of 4 corners and 1 in circular panel in center. All over pattern covering rest. Geometric line design of interlocking small hexagons and large 6 pointed stars. Stars surrounded by tangent circles. Conventional forms of juiheaded clouds tie these lines together and form central rosettes in stars. Lined. Selvage on 2 sides.

Culture

China

Department

Textiles

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

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