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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Chinese
Title:K'o-Ssu (slit tapestries)
Date Made:late 18th-early 19th century
Type:Wall Hanging
Materials:silk, painted details, gold-wrapped thread
Measurements:a: 45 3/4 x 16 in.; 116.205 x 40.64 cm; b: 48 x 15 1/2 in.; 121.92 x 39.37 cm
Accession Number:  AC 1955.262.a,b
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Richard A. Robinson, III (Marion Porter)
Access Restrictions:Offsite - unavailable
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College

Description:
Shows 5-toed dragon, symbol of the emperor, seeking the flaming pearl of wisdom. This sky is filled with symbols from Taoist and Buddhist traditions. Quite possibly from a Taoist priest's robe.

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