Bridal Panel
1850-1900 (made)
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This embroidered panel had originally been sewn onto the outer robe of an aristocratic woman's wedding outfit, but it was later separated from that garment and is now mounted as a panel. In the 19th century, members of the royal family and high-ranking aristocrats wore lavishly embroidered wedding robes, while commoners wore plainer gowns of the same design. The design is that of a single phoenix and two birds with outstretched wings among rocks, waves and peony and lotus flowers on a red background.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, embroidered with silk and gold thread |
| Brief description | Tex, Korea, embroidery; Panel from a wedding garment, embroidered silk, with a design of a single phoenix and two birds amongst rocks, peonies, lotus flowers. Korean, Choson dynasty, 1750-1850. |
| Physical description | Design of a single phoenix and two birds with outstretched wings amongst rocks, waves, peony and lotus flowers on a red background. Colour: Multi-coloured This embroidered panel would have originally sewn on a noblewomen's wedding over-robe. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Rev. Stanley Smith |
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| Summary | This embroidered panel had originally been sewn onto the outer robe of an aristocratic woman's wedding outfit, but it was later separated from that garment and is now mounted as a panel. In the 19th century, members of the royal family and high-ranking aristocrats wore lavishly embroidered wedding robes, while commoners wore plainer gowns of the same design. The design is that of a single phoenix and two birds with outstretched wings among rocks, waves and peony and lotus flowers on a red background. |
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| Accession number | T.201-1920 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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