明 緙絲 龍鳳圖|Panel with dragon, phoenix, and peonies

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16th century · Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi) · Asian Art

This vivid silk tapestry, lavishly embellished with gold thread, depicts a coiling dragon rising through clouds above mountains and waves. A colorful phoenix flies over blooming peonies, a garden rock, and a magic mushroom—all symbols of an age of peace and prosperity.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1932