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Although the edges of the textile are now concealed by the mount, this dragon roundel was woven in a circular shape and was probably meant to used in the decoration of a robe. Records from the Ming dynasty mention that members of the imperial family wore robes with dragon medallions.
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明中期 緙絲龍紋圓補
Title: Dragon medallion
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: 16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi)
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 x 15 in. (38.1 x 38.1 cm)
Mount: 18 x 17 1/2 in. (45.7 x 44.5 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1936
Accession Number: 36.65.33
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