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Pair of Sleevebands

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

Pair of sleevebands for a woman's robe. Design of phoenix, small pavilions and blossoming and evergreen trees; in blue, black, red, green and pink silks and gold thread in satin stitch and Chinese knots and couched work on white satin. Strips of black satin down one edge.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sleeveband
  • Sleeveband
Materials and techniques
Silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks and gold thread
Brief description
Pair of sleevebands for a woman's robe, silk satin with embroidery in polychrome silks and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, early 18th century.
Physical description
Pair of sleevebands for a woman's robe. Design of phoenix, small pavilions and blossoming and evergreen trees; in blue, black, red, green and pink silks and gold thread in satin stitch and Chinese knots and couched work on white satin. Strips of black satin down one edge.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36in
  • Width: 4.5in
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Object history
Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier.
Collection
Accession number
T.138&A-1948

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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