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Badge (Lizi) of the Imperial Prince with Dragonlate Ming dynasty (1368-1644), mid-17th century

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Circular embroidered textile panel with a gold metallic thread dragon facing forward, surrounded by blue and gold stylized clouds and waves
Circular silk embroidered roundel mounted on red fabric, depicting a gold five-clawed dragon amid blue and white clouds and waves, with a pearl at center; dense satin-stitch and couched goldwork technique.

Unknown, Badge (Lizi) of the Imperial Prince with Dragon, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644), mid-17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Carlotta Mabury, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Badge (Lizi) of the Imperial Prince with Dragon
Place Made
China
Date Made
late Ming dynasty (1368-1644), mid-17th century
Medium
Silk satin with silk and metallic thread embroidery
Dimensions
11 7/8 × 11 7/8 in. (30.16 × 30.16 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Carlotta Mabury
Accession Number
M.49.6.8
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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