清早期 彩絨龍袍料, Velvet Textile for a Dragon Robe, 17th century

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清早期 彩絨龍袍料, Velvet Textile for a Dragon Robe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century, China, Silk velvet with weft patterning in silk, metallic thread, and feather thread, 55 in. × 8 ft. 6 in. ( × cm), Costumes-Velvets, This rare piece illustrates the early stage of the design of dragon robes during the Qing dynasty. The size of the dragon in comparison to that of the robe, as well as its power and ferociousness, continues the design style of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644

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Size: 4954px × 3963px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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