Hanging of gold colored cut velvet with design of large lotus blossoms and twining leaves in blue and coral color on gold thread ground. Tin the corners of the field archaic dragons (?). Outer border of profile dragons and Heavenly Jewel in colors of the field. Inner border of Greek key meander. Piece made up of two widths seamed length-wise. Lining of mustard yellow cotton. Inscription

Hanging Rug, 18th century

Unknown artist, expand_more

Cotton Lining; velvetexpand_more

The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more  42.8.305

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Title
Hanging Rug
Role
Artist
Dimension
Di. 51-5/8 x 49-1/4 in.
Accession Number
42.8.305
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Hanging of gold colored cut velvet with design of large lotus blossoms and twining leaves in blue and coral color on gold thread ground. Tin the corners of the field archaic dragons (?). Outer border of profile dragons and Heavenly Jewel in colors of the field. Inner border of Greek key meander. Piece made up of two widths seamed length-wise. Lining of mustard yellow cotton. Inscription