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Panel

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

Panel or cover of yellow satin divided across the middle by a strip of gold braid; embroidered with separate sections of the wave pattern familiar from the hems of dragon robes.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks
Brief description
Panel or cover, silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century
Physical description
Panel or cover of yellow satin divided across the middle by a strip of gold braid; embroidered with separate sections of the wave pattern familiar from the hems of dragon robes.
Dimensions
  • Length: 103cm
  • Width: 102cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr T.B. Clarke-Thornhill
Object history
Registered File number 1934/3321.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Wilson, Verity. Chinese Textiles, 2nd edition, London: V&A Publications, 2005, Plate 8.
Collection
Accession number
T.195-1934

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Record createdOctober 18, 2004
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