, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, woven brocade, probably made for offering to a Tibetan temple, the unmade blue silk bolt now edged with yellow, 124cm high x 161cm wide including border
Brocades were typically given by wealthy Chinese Courtiers as lavish silk offerings to Buddhist temples, so prayers could be made to bestow good fortune upon the family. Unused Chinese silks were also at the end of the Qing dynasty, often made into panels for export to the west.
清19世纪 石青地龙袍料前胸及后背
Condition Report:
overall in very presentable condition
some fading light damage commensurate with age
eight stains mainly to centre area the largest 5cm x 3cm and smaller
border sticking coming away in a few small areas
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