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Dragon robe: T.3-1978

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk. Tapestry weave (kesi) in polychrome silks and two shades of gold-wrapped thread with some painted details.
Nine five-clawed dragons each pursuing a flaming pearl provide the main decoration; in addition various lucky symbols. Along the hem of the robe Mt. Sumeru, the Buddhist Sacred Mountain, rises from the sea on which float some of the Eight Precious Objects.

Legal notes

Given by Dr. Sydney Smith, St. Catherine's College

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-06-05) by Smith, Sydney, Dr

Dating

18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1849 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.3-1978
Primary reference Number: 190490
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 January 2013 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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