Chinese Textiles: Auspicious Patterns in China
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Rug, Dragon and flower design, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
January 2, 2015 (Fri) - April 12, 2015 (Sun)Wishes for affluence, long life, success, and the prosperity of one’s descendants – wishes that all humans share in common – are expressed in these Chinese patterns. In connection with the New Year, we invite visitors to view rugs, embroidery, and other textiles while exploring the hidden meanings of their felicitous motifs.
Current exhibit includes:
Rug, Dragon and flower design, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Collar Decoration for Women's Court Dress, Phoenix and peony design on blue embroided ground, China, Ming dynasty, 16th - 17th century