Table Hanging and Border
19th century (made)
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Table hanging and border of red silk satin, embroidered with coloured silks. The design on the hanging is composed of two birds on conventional rocks from which grow peonies and magnolias. The border has a pattern of three baskets of flowers. Round the piece runs a narrow band of inter-scrolls, swastikas and rosettes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk with embroidery in silks |
| Brief description | Table hanging and border, satin silk with embroidery in silks, China, 19th century |
| Physical description | Table hanging and border of red silk satin, embroidered with coloured silks. The design on the hanging is composed of two birds on conventional rocks from which grow peonies and magnolias. The border has a pattern of three baskets of flowers. Round the piece runs a narrow band of inter-scrolls, swastikas and rosettes. |
| Object history | Acquisition method and source not identified in the Asia Department registers, accessioned in 1901. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Purchased, £1 1s. (1644 to H-191 together with 1645 to G-191). Registered File number 31783/191.;; |
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| Accession number | 1644B&C-1901 |
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| Record created | August 24, 2010 |
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