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19th century (made)
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Portion of a chair cover, of red silk satin embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The design is composed of sprays of chrysanthemums, olea fragrans, dianthus and orchids growing from rocks. Above is a medallion of melons, scrolls and flowers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Satin silk with embroidery in silks and gold thread |
| Brief description | Portion of a chair cover, satin silk with embroidery in silks and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Portion of a chair cover, of red silk satin embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread. The design is composed of sprays of chrysanthemums, olea fragrans, dianthus and orchids growing from rocks. Above is a medallion of melons, scrolls and flowers. |
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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 | 1632A-1901 |
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| Record created | August 24, 2010 |
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