FIVE DRAGONS FOR THE HALL OF SUPREME HARMONY
Imperial Workshops of Peking, China
Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Daoguang period (1820-1850)
cm 149 x 246
Silk, gilded copper
Inscription: Taihe dian beiyong - Reserved for the Hall of Supreme Harmony
Art Loss Register certificate
XRF (X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy) by ENEA 2019
Exhibited: KUNLUN- The Elixir Carpets, Schneiberg Museum, Turin, 2022
Taihedian 太和 殿
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
Built above three levels of marble stone base, and surrounded by bronze incense burners, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the largest wooden structures within China. It was the location where Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty Emperors hosted their enthronement and wedding ceremonies.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the largest hall within the Forbidden City. It is located at its central axis, behind the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
Built above three levels of marble stone base, and surrounded by bronze incense burners, the Hall of Supreme Harmony is one of the largest wooden structures within China. It was the location where Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty Emperors hosted their enthronement and wedding ceremonies.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony
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