Medium: silk, metallic yarns Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry or kesi) Label: silk and metallic tapestry or kesi
Dimensions:
H x W: 148 x 141.9 cm (58 1/4 x 55 7/8 in.)
Type:
woven textiles
Table frontal
Made in:
China
Date:
18th century
Description:
Table frontal with a rectangular border at the top and long rounded tabs at the sides. Red-orange silk ground with design of dragons, flowers and symbols in gold and colored silks. The border shows two dragons, figures in a landscape, and cranes. Bound with brocaded ribbon and backed with blue cotton.
