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early 18th century · Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery · Asian Art

After 1662 the lion corresponded to the first military rank. Sometimes the bear (fifth military rank) looked very much like a lion. This animal, flames shooting from his body, appears on a background completely embroidered in gold on silk satin thread. The rock in the waves below was once covered with iridescent couched feather thread.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 18th century

Medium

Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Anonymous gift, 1943