Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of silk brocade, woven in red and pale green silk and strips of gilt paper twisted round a silk thread. Conventional pattern of clouds amid which are dragons within medallions, and symbolical ornaments.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk
Brief description
Fragment, brocaded silk, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Physical description
Fragment of silk brocade, woven in red and pale green silk and strips of gilt paper twisted round a silk thread. Conventional pattern of clouds amid which are dragons within medallions, and symbolical ornaments.
Dimensions
  • Length: 69.25in
  • Width: 13in
Style
Credit line
Given by P. Kierulff
Object history
Given by Mr. P. Kierulff, accessioned in 1902. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Registered File number 89418/191, 925/192.
Historical context
Intended for use as hangings for temple shrines.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
50A-1902

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Record createdAugust 26, 2010
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