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Antique Chinese Song Dynasty Textile,

Wax resist dyeing have been introduced abroad, Nonetheless, by the Tang Dynasty, it had already developed as one of the three chif resist-dyeing methods together with tie dyeing and clamp-resist dyeing, four panel joint together,

This Important piece of Chinese history was find in Mogao caves Circa 1901

Song Dynasty, 960-1279 A.D

Size 57" x 46"
Size 145 x 117cm

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The Generals of the Yang Family is Chinese military family from the earlier years of imperial China Song Dynasty;(960–1279). The stories recount the unflinching loyalty and the remarkable bravery of the Yangs as they sacrificed themselves to defend their country from foreign military powers, namely the Khitan ruled.
Spanning the century from 950 to 1050,the mostly fictional saga was based on the lives of historical characters Yang Ye (died 986), Yang Ye's son Yang Yanzhao and Yang Yanzhao's son Yang Wenguang (died 1074). As Yang Yanzhao was nicknamed 6th son in history, the stories made him Yang Ye's 6th eldest son. Also, as Yang Wenguang was close to 2 generations younger than his father, the stories made him Yang Yanzhao's grandson instead,


Ancient Chinese Women Warriors

Lady Mu Guiying, daughter-in-law of the Yang family during the Northern Song Dynasty.

Asian Textile History

 

Song Dynasty Chinese Textile find in Mogao Caves

   

 

 
 

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