Shaped Throne-back cover of imperial yellow satin brocade. Central medallion with large five-clawed dragon in blue and gold. Surrounding this motif, on a diapered ground of large and small, shaped, flowered medallions, four five-clawed dragons in profile, also in blue and gold threads. Other colors include green, pink, mauve and red. The sides of the cover are deeply boxed to fit cushion. Lining of gold colored damask with large cloud design. Inscription.

Throne-back Cover, early 18th century

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silk, satin, goldexpand_more

The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.143

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Title
Throne-back Cover
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.30-1/4 x W.29-5/8 in.
Accession Number
42.8.143
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Shaped Throne-back cover of imperial yellow satin brocade. Central medallion with large five-clawed dragon in blue and gold. Surrounding this motif, on a diapered ground of large and small, shaped, flowered medallions, four five-clawed dragons in profile, also in blue and gold threads. Other colors include green, pink, mauve and red. The sides of the cover are deeply boxed to fit cushion. Lining of gold colored damask with large cloud design. Inscription.