Panel
probably 18th century (made)
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Table hanging. The upper over lap is missing. Black silk satin ground, embroidered with coloured floss silks in satin stitch and gold thread in couched work. The design is composed of vases in connection with literacy and artistic paraphernalia, a composition known as "bagu" (Hundred Antiques). In the middle is a vase filled with peonies and olea fragrans. An oblong pot contains magic fungus, narcissus flowers and nandina berries. There is besides a hanging basket filled with chrysanthemums. There is also a crane holding a peach in its beak, both symbolize longevity. There are also antique bronzes. The couched work pattern running all around borders are known as "leiwen", a very traditional design found on antique bronzes.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk ground embroidered in silks and gold thread |
| Brief description | Table hanging, black silk satin with embroidery in silks and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, probably 18th century |
| Physical description | Table hanging. The upper over lap is missing. Black silk satin ground, embroidered with coloured floss silks in satin stitch and gold thread in couched work. The design is composed of vases in connection with literacy and artistic paraphernalia, a composition known as "bagu" (Hundred Antiques). In the middle is a vase filled with peonies and olea fragrans. An oblong pot contains magic fungus, narcissus flowers and nandina berries. There is besides a hanging basket filled with chrysanthemums. There is also a crane holding a peach in its beak, both symbolize longevity. There are also antique bronzes. The couched work pattern running all around borders are known as "leiwen", a very traditional design found on antique bronzes. |
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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, £3 (163 to 1634-191). Registered File number 31783/191. |
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| Accession number | 1634-1901 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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