VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A kesi altar frontal,
Details
A kesi altar frontal,
the pale green ground woven with gilt five toed dragons among cloud bands, bats and other auspicious emblems, composed from a jifu (formal court robe), 18th century--180cm x 120cm
See Colour Plate 18
the pale green ground woven with gilt five toed dragons among cloud bands, bats and other auspicious emblems, composed from a jifu (formal court robe), 18th century--180cm x 120cm
See Colour Plate 18
Further details
Turquoise grounds are thought to have been worn by Imperial consorts. Although this example does not bear any Imperial symbols of authority, the quality of the weaving suggests a high ranking commission.