Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves

China

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A fan case, watch cover, flat envelope, watch case, and folding case comprise this girdle set of accessories that hung from a man's belt. The set shows the continuation and expansion of a Yuan-dynasty (1279–1368) tradition of silk tapestry fans decorated with dragons among clouds.

Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China

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Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China
Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China
Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China
Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China
Girdle Set with Dragon, Clouds and Waves, Tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China

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