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Fragment

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

Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips. Pattern in colours on a purple ground and consists of a diaper of leafy stems forming compartments which enclose various floral sprays.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips
Brief description
Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips, Japan, first half of 19th century
Physical description
Textile fragment of brocaded silk in silk and gilt paper strips. Pattern in colours on a purple ground and consists of a diaper of leafy stems forming compartments which enclose various floral sprays.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13.5in
  • Width: 8.75in
Credit line
Given by A. F. Kendrick, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.108-1914

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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