Chinese Dragon Cuff Fragment, Late 19th C.
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Description
Chinese Dragon Cuff Fragment, Late 19th C. Silk. Ko-su technique a complicated, labor intensive form of tapestry weave. Size: 4'' x 11'' (10 x 28 cm). Five-clawed dragons were reserved for use by the imperial family in 19th century China. This fragment is a part of a cuff that once decorated a sleeve of a robe worn by someone of high status. The dragon is reaching for the pearl of wisdom, surrounded by clouds and a bat, with water below it.
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Chinese Dragon Cuff Fragment, Late 19th C.
Estimate $100 - $200
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