We don’t have an image of this object online yet. V&A Images may have a photograph that we can’t show online, but it may be possible to supply one to you. Email us at vaimages@vam.ac.uk for guidance about fees and timescales, quoting the accession number: T.90-1931
Find out about our images

Not currently on display at the V&A

Panel

18th century-19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
China (made)

Panel of silk satin with silk embroidery in satin, stem, long and short stitches; french knots and laid work. In the centre is a quatrefoil of twisted ribbons, with a floral spray in every foil. The ground is powdered with floral sprays, butterflies, and birds. The border is composed of conventional wave pattern with floral sprays and butterflies. Colours: cream, yellow, pale orange and green. Lined with fawn silk twill, and used as a curtain.


Object details

Categories
Textiles
Embroidery
Object type
Panel
Materials and techniques
Silk satin with embroidery in coloured silks
Silk (Textile)
Silk Thread
Satin Weave
Embroidered
Brief description
Panel, silk satin with embroidery in coloured silks, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Physical description
Panel of silk satin with silk embroidery in satin, stem, long and short stitches; french knots and laid work. In the centre is a quatrefoil of twisted ribbons, with a floral spray in every foil. The ground is powdered with floral sprays, butterflies, and birds. The border is composed of conventional wave pattern with floral sprays and butterflies. Colours: cream, yellow, pale orange and green. Lined with fawn silk twill, and used as a curtain.
Dimensions
  • Approx. length: 96in
  • Approx. width: 77in
Style
Qing
Credit line
Bequeathed by Alfred Percival Maudslay, Esq.
Object history
Registered File number 2743/1931.
Production
Previously attributed to be made in Mexico or Philippine Islands.
Subjects depicted
Floral Patterns
Butterflies
Wave Pattern
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
T.90-1931

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O486985/panel-unknown/
Download as: JSON