Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves

18th–19th century

Not on view

A fan case, watch cover, flat envelope, watch case, and folding case comprise this girdle set of accessories that hung from a man's belt. The set shows the continuation and expansion of a Yuan-dynasty (1279–1368) tradition of silk tapestry fans decorated with dragons among clouds.

Artwork Details

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Exhibition History

Title: Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Tapestry-woven silk (kesi)
Dimensions: Overall (a): 13 1/4 x 3 in. (33.7 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (b): 3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (8.3 x 9.5 cm)
Overall (c): 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (15.9 x 8.9 cm)
Overall (d): 14 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (36.2 x 9.5 cm)
Overall (e): 3 3/4 x 4 in. (9.5 x 10.2 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: Gift of Alan Priest, 1961
Object Number: 61.228.2a–e
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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