Embroidered Waves 1

Chinese silk embroidery wave and surf design on a festive dragon robe from the Qing Dynasty

Embroidered Waves 1 – Chinese silk embroidery wave and surf design on the hem of a festive dragon robe worn by an imperial consort from the Qing Dynasty, on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England. Small sea creatures like stalk-eyed crabs, and sea snails are hidden in the surf design.

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