K'o-ssu or silk tapestry with gold thread, various shades of blues, greens, buffs, yellow and black.
Four-clawed dragon dancing on the waves in search of the pearl in the sky; below a lotus motif surrounded by lucky symbols; at top and bottom cranes in the sky and on the hills.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 146 cm
Width: 46 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
Circa
1899
CE
Accession number: T.98-1977
Primary reference Number: 190478
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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