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An orange-ground 'dragon' kesi — 明 緙絲五爪龍紋掛幅
An orange-ground 'dragon' kesi

明 緙絲五爪龍紋掛幅

An orange-ground kesi hanging scroll featuring an intricate five-clawed dragon pattern from the Ming dynasty. This silk tapestry exemplifies the refined weaving techniques and imperial aesthetic of Ming-era decorative arts.

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Arts d'Asie

June 10, 2021

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 202

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An orange-ground 'dragon' kesi, 明 緙絲五爪龍紋掛幅

An orange-ground kesi hanging scroll featuring an intricate five-clawed dragon pattern from the Ming dynasty. This silk tapestry exemplifies the refined weaving techniques and imperial aesthetic of Ming-era decorative arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dragon Pattern, Five-Clawed Dragon, Orange Ground, Weaving, Hanging Scroll, Imperial Art, Ming Dynasty, Kesi, Chinese Textiles, Silk Tapestry