Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Hanging, Wall |
Category |
Textile |
Object ID Number |
HCT.1985.31.37 |
Date |
1850-1904 |
Image |
038\HCT19853137.JPG |
Description |
Multicolor Silk banner with image of a female deity on a cloud, holding a sword overhead in right hand and a fan in the left hand; surrounded by dragons, dogs, birds and flowers in satin stitch, some gold thread couching. Deity's nose in raised relief. Wearing lotus slipper (for bound foot). |
Notes |
Embroidered designs on Chinese textiles were used as tools to convey powerful symbols of rank in the heirarchy of the Chinese Imperial Court. Lion-symbol of the Military officials of the second rank of the Imperial Court of China Pheasant-second grade in the Imperial Court Lotus flower and leaf- symbol of the goddess of Mercy-born of the lotus-devotion to the Lord Buddha |