Silks for thrones and altars : Chinese costumes and textiles from the Liao through the Qing dynasty
Entry/Object ID
GT1555.V67 2002
Description
Examines Chinese textiles made for and used by the ruling elite of China. This work presents 77 Chinese textiles that are arranged and discussed in three groups such as: clothing and furnishing fabrics made for the ruling elite; Chinese silks found beyond the borders of the empire; and, textiles made for Daoist and Buddhist liturgical use.
