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19th century · Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning in silk and metallic threads · Asian Art

A dragon and a phoenix, fantastic creatures of Chinese origin, are shown here in a Japanese obi against a background crowded with peonies and chrysanthemums. The dragon is seen in its usual Qing dynasty Chinese milieu, which includes stylized motifs of a mountain, waves, and flaming jewel.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning in silk and metallic threads

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Phillip H. Rubin, 2006