Antique Chinese Textile Small Wool & Silk Brown Dragon Embroidery Wall Hanging
| Stock number | 21684 |
| Size | 2 ft 10 in x 4 ft (0.86 m x 1.22 m) |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Age | Circa 1890 |
| Style | Textiles |
| Materials | Wool & Silk |
| Construction | Flat Weave |
| Colors | Brown Earth Tone |
| Pattern | Allover |
Antique Chinese Textile Small Wool & Silk Brown Dragon Embroidery Wall Hanging, Circa Date: 1890s. This exceptional late Qing Dynasty textile presents a powerful mythological scene, masterfully rendered through intricate needlework that elevates the piece beyond standard embroidered textiles into the realm of fine art. The composition is dominated by a rich, deeply textured ground. The field is executed in a deep, resonant brown earth tone color, providing a dramatic contrast to the pale ivory and cream threads used for the central imagery. The construction utilizes both fine wool and lustrous silk, creating a highly tactile surface, perfectly scaled for wall hangings. Central to the design is a celestial dragon ascending above a towering, snow-capped mountain and stylized *lingzhi* clouds.