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Pair of Five Clawed Dragon Design Silk & Metal Chinese Textile

$7,069.05
£5,262.45
€5,900
CA$9,682.83
A$10,769.42
CHF 5,623.46
MX$131,052.36
NOK 71,820.11
SEK 67,354.59
DKK 44,914.64
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About the Item

These unique and magnificent pair of textiles with their distinctive design can fascinate you for a long time. Mythical dragons depicted in these textiles consistently played a significant role in Chinese history. They are traditionally sacred symbols of extraordinary power and superior strength. Five-claws Dragons accurately depicted in this amazing textile were used exclusively for the robes and official badges of the legendary emperor. Great example and very elegant piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 0.12 in (3 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Metallic Thread,Silk,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Ferrara, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 168696581stDibs: LU5707223743462

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