Ryujin | Wall Hanging
Artist
Japanese
Artist
Meiji
DateMeiji Era
Mediumembroidery; silk and gold
Dimensions208.9 x 141 cm (82 1/4 x 55 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Edward Davis Thayer
Object number1937.131
Descriptiondragon (Ryujin) with mountains, sea and clouds, brown silk border, lined with a printed cotton backingLabel TextThe hanging was created during the late Meiji era (1868-1912) when the Japanese sought to impress the West with their skilled craftsmanship at World Expositions and with their military power. Since the Meiji wars during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars (1894-1895; 1904-1905) involved landings on the Korean Peninsula and naval battles in surrounding waters, this hanging would have brought to mind Ryujin's protective assistance during earlier victories.ProvenanceMrs. Edward D. Thayer
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