Ching Dynasty Dragon Robe: Exquisite Gold Thread Embroidery
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An impressive Chinese Ching Dynasty silk brocade dragon robe, finely embroidered in gold thread with a dragon to the upper section chasing a pearl of wisdom, with two further dragons to the lower section also rendered in gold thread set amongst scrolling clouds and with scattered auspicious emblems above a turbulent sea. The back of the robe conforMing in design, 140 cm length 144 cm width
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- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
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- Oriental textiles & costume, Chinese