Cushion Cover
before 1901 (made)
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Cushion cover of yellow silk satin, embroidered with coloured silks. In the middle is a medallion of conventional rocks from which grow a peach tree (emblem of longevity) and peonies. Around this are flowering stems, and flying bats (emblems of happiness). There are two borders, the inner one of flowering stems, the outer of bats amid conventional clouds.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk with embroidery in silks |
| Brief description | Cushion cover, satin silk with embroidery in silks, China |
| Physical description | Cushion cover of yellow silk satin, embroidered with coloured silks. In the middle is a medallion of conventional rocks from which grow a peach tree (emblem of longevity) and peonies. Around this are flowering stems, and flying bats (emblems of happiness). There are two borders, the inner one of flowering stems, the outer of bats amid conventional clouds. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. P. Kierulff (Villa Peking, Hellerup, Denmark), accessioned in 1901. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Purchased, £4 (1635 to 1641-191). Registered File number 31783/191. |
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| Accession number | 1639-1901 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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