Picture
1750-1920 (made)
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Picture, tapestry-weave silk (kesi), with design of fungi and narcissi growing from small outcrops, against a brown ground. Fungi in Chinese symbolism represents longevity, immortality and persistence. The narcissus in Chinese symbolism represents introspection and self-esteem and good fortune for the coming year.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tapestry-weave silk (<i>kesi</i>) |
| Brief description | Picture, tapestry-weave silk (kesi), China, 1750-1900. |
| Physical description | Picture, tapestry-weave silk (kesi), with design of fungi and narcissi growing from small outcrops, against a brown ground. Fungi in Chinese symbolism represents longevity, immortality and persistence. The narcissus in Chinese symbolism represents introspection and self-esteem and good fortune for the coming year. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Wilson, Verity. Chinese Textiles. London: V&A Publications, 2005, plate 50.
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.104-1948 |
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| Record created | June 7, 2004 |
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