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Roundel

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

Roundel of black gauze, embroidered with a dragon design in silk and metallic thread, mainly couching and knot-stitch.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk gauze with embroidery in silk and metallic thread
Brief description
Roundel, silk gauze with embroidery in silk and metallic thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Physical description
Roundel of black gauze, embroidered with a dragon design in silk and metallic thread, mainly couching and knot-stitch.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 12in
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr T.B. Clarke-Thornhill
Object history
Registered File number 1934/3321.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.198C-1934

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Record createdOctober 1, 2010
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