Fragment
19th century (made)
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Fragment of silk brocade, woven in red and pale green silk and strips of gilt paper twisted round a silk thread. Conventional pattern of clouds amid which are dragons within medallions, and symbolical ornaments.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk |
| Brief description | Fragment, brocaded silk, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Fragment of silk brocade, woven in red and pale green silk and strips of gilt paper twisted round a silk thread. Conventional pattern of clouds amid which are dragons within medallions, and symbolical ornaments. |
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| Credit line | Given by P. Kierulff |
| Object history | Given by Mr. P. Kierulff, accessioned in 1902. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Registered File number 89418/191, 925/192.;;Portion cut from 5-192. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as hangings for temple shrines. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 50&A-1902 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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