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before 1909 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Textile fragment of brocaded grey-blue satin with coloured silks and gilt paper thread. Decorated with horizontal rows of dragons pursuing flaming jewels and cloud forms, alternating with rows of small flowering stems of peony, magnolia, rose and chrysanthemum. Three pieces sewn together.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded satin with silks and gilt paper thread
Brief description
Textile fragment of brocaded satin with silks and gilt paper thread, China, before 1909
Physical description
Textile fragment of brocaded grey-blue satin with coloured silks and gilt paper thread. Decorated with horizontal rows of dragons pursuing flaming jewels and cloud forms, alternating with rows of small flowering stems of peony, magnolia, rose and chrysanthemum. Three pieces sewn together.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15.875in (maximum)
  • Width: 13.625in
Credit line
Given by Sydney Vacher
Object history
Given by Mr. Sydney Vacher, accessioned in 1909. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.49-1909

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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