Auspicious elephant hanging
Place of Origin
- China
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsEmbroidery on satin
DimensionsH. 23 1/4 in x W. 33 1/2 in, H. 59.1 cm x W. 85.1 cm
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. D.G. Dumas
Object numberF2005.74.3
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsTextiles
On View
Not on view清朝中箷太平有玟掛帳
HIDDEN MEANING: May there be peace, and may your noble house be blessed with wealth and honor (taiping youxiangi 太平有玟玉堂富獌)!
The elephant (xiang 玟富獌絏玉秓"jade hall" (yutang 玉堂
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1875-1925
approx. 1870-1911
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1850-1911
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800-1900