A BOLT OF SILK, uncut. Late Qing dynasty, (1644-1912).

A bluish green pattern woven silk with dragons and phoenix birds among clouds and symbols as well as the manufactorers inscription: Jiangnan Weaving and Manufacturing, No. 74. Jiangnan refers to Nanjing which is a known mark for textile pieces made for the Imperial use. 1146 x 73 cm.

Little wear, a little dust. The end with the signature is partly naturally faded.