Banner
19th century (made), 1947 (made)
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Banner for a celebration for the head of a timber firm. Red satin embroidered with couched silver-gilt thread and blue silk cord, with applied blue and white satin, glass discs and downy feathers.
Banner made of three parts. A central panel with fringe of multi-coloured tassels at hem and two legs at side. In the centre two characters meaning Commander, in blue, in a shaped medallion. Red satin ground with heavily couched work, applied coloured fabrics, mirror and patches of fur. On the central panel are embroidered two beast possibly leopard and two birds, peacocks and flowers. The embroideries are in satin stitch. Beneath the lining (now unsewn) one can see a hand brush painting of three figures, an old man riding a horse and two assistants. At the top a narrow panel of green satin, with similar border on three sides. Bottom decorated with a knotted fringe and tassels of silks.
Banner made of three parts. A central panel with fringe of multi-coloured tassels at hem and two legs at side. In the centre two characters meaning Commander, in blue, in a shaped medallion. Red satin ground with heavily couched work, applied coloured fabrics, mirror and patches of fur. On the central panel are embroidered two beast possibly leopard and two birds, peacocks and flowers. The embroideries are in satin stitch. Beneath the lining (now unsewn) one can see a hand brush painting of three figures, an old man riding a horse and two assistants. At the top a narrow panel of green satin, with similar border on three sides. Bottom decorated with a knotted fringe and tassels of silks.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered satin with couched silver-gilt, silk, glass discs and downy feathers |
| Brief description | Embroidered satin banner, China, possibly made in 19th century or 1947 |
| Physical description | Banner for a celebration for the head of a timber firm. Red satin embroidered with couched silver-gilt thread and blue silk cord, with applied blue and white satin, glass discs and downy feathers. Banner made of three parts. A central panel with fringe of multi-coloured tassels at hem and two legs at side. In the centre two characters meaning Commander, in blue, in a shaped medallion. Red satin ground with heavily couched work, applied coloured fabrics, mirror and patches of fur. On the central panel are embroidered two beast possibly leopard and two birds, peacocks and flowers. The embroideries are in satin stitch. Beneath the lining (now unsewn) one can see a hand brush painting of three figures, an old man riding a horse and two assistants. At the top a narrow panel of green satin, with similar border on three sides. Bottom decorated with a knotted fringe and tassels of silks. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Wilson, Verity. Chinese Textiles, 2nd edition, London: V&A Publications, 2005, plate 77.
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| Accession number | T.149-1961 |
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| Record created | November 10, 2004 |
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