Temple Curtain
1984.16.0046
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Temple Curtain (1984.16.0046) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) |
| Date | 1880 – 1911 |
| Culture | Chinese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Width) | 106.7 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Length) | 105.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.2 cm |
| Weight | 136 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Textile--Silk, Metal--Gold |
| Manufacturing Processes | Weaving |
Research Remarks
| Description | Temple cloth, scalloped edge. Upper register: Bats, clouds, mountain palaces in circles. Lower register: Four-clawed dragons with embroidered gold metallic scales amidst flaming pearls and clouds fly over sea/waves. Grey ground with orange floral border. Repaired for exhibit. Remarks by Prof. Pat Embrey, East Asian Languages and Cultures: 1) The symbolism on the cloth is imperial--the dragons and the waves on the bottom of the cloth. 2) The tapestry weave is called k'o-ssu. 3) The piece would most likely have hung in a doorway. She said it was strange that it was called a "temple cloth." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| Bibliography | Under Review |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of George E. and Cynthia M. Anner |
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| Reproduction | no |
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