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Altar Front

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Artist Unknown (China)

Date

1662-1722

Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Location Not on view.
Altar Front, Artist Unknown (China)
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Medium: Textiles, Textile-Woven Fabric | embroidered satin brocade
Size: 37-7/8' W x 37-7/8' L
Creation Place: Asia, China
Culture: Asia, China
Style: 17th-18th century
Physical Description: Valance shaped, of faded rust-red, K'ossu bordered by a dark blue band carrying sprays of various flowers. In the field, five five-clawed dragons, three in gold and two in pale blue, pursue the heavenly jewel among lossely drawn clouds and bats. At the base of the side panels, slanting wavy stripes scattered with jui-type clouds and rolling billows. Spray, jewels and artemesia leaf emerge from waves. Across the top of the valance a broad band of bluish-green K;ossu carrying large sparys of peonies flanked by phoenix in flight. Dominant colors are rust, blue, brown, cream and deep peach. K'ossu closely woven. Lining of tan cotton.
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; The John R. Van Derlip Fund
Accession Number: 44.9.4
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Added to Site: February 28, 2009