Panel
1850-1880 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This panel was probably used in a Buddhist temple. The design of peonies is woven against a sumptuous gold ground which would have glimmered in the candle light of the temple.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Polychrome woven silk |
| Brief description | Panel, polychrome woven silk, Japan, 1850-1880 |
| Physical description | Panel of polychrome woven silk with design of peonies. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. B. Clarke-Thornhill |
| Object history | Registered File number 1973/946. |
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| Summary | This panel was probably used in a Buddhist temple. The design of peonies is woven against a sumptuous gold ground which would have glimmered in the candle light of the temple. |
| Bibliographic reference | Jackson, Anna. Japanese textiles. London: V&A Publications, 2000, Plate 39, p. 22. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.88-1927 |
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| Record created | December 20, 2005 |
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