Lappet
19th century (made)
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Lappet of pink silk satin, embroidered with coloured floss silks. The panel is filled with an oblong compartment containing a phoenix flying downwards amidst clouds. The edge is serrated and worked with flames. The pattern is the same on both sides. Trimmed with red braid. There are pieces of narrow silk braid for tying.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk with embroidery in floss silks |
| Brief description | Lappet, satin silk with embroidery in floss silks, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Lappet of pink silk satin, embroidered with coloured floss silks. The panel is filled with an oblong compartment containing a phoenix flying downwards amidst clouds. The edge is serrated and worked with flames. The pattern is the same on both sides. Trimmed with red braid. There are pieces of narrow silk braid for tying. |
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| 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. Acquired together with two other lappets (52, 52B-192). Among them, two panels have a piece of cane put through the pleat at the top. Registered File number 89418/191, 925/192. |
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| Accession number | 52A-1902 |
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| Record created | August 26, 2010 |
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