Roundel
late 19th century (made)
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This roundel had probably been previously embroidered onto a surcoat, such as those in navy blue worn by the imperial court during important rituals or ceremonies during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).
According to the Huangchao Liqi Tushi (Illustrations of Imperial Ritual Paraphernalia), only the Emperor and his consorts (including the Empress), and the Crown Prince, would have worn roundels bearing front-facing dragons. Although it is certain that this roundel would not have adorned the emperor's surcoat (the gunfu), as it is missing the requisite shou character, and solar and lunar symbols, it is not easy to say if this roundel came from the robe of the Crown Prince or the Consorts.
According to the Huangchao Liqi Tushi (Illustrations of Imperial Ritual Paraphernalia), only the Emperor and his consorts (including the Empress), and the Crown Prince, would have worn roundels bearing front-facing dragons. Although it is certain that this roundel would not have adorned the emperor's surcoat (the gunfu), as it is missing the requisite shou character, and solar and lunar symbols, it is not easy to say if this roundel came from the robe of the Crown Prince or the Consorts.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk satin with embroidery in silk and gold thread |
| Brief description | Roundel, blue silk satin with embroidery in silk and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Roundel with coloured embroidery on navy blue silk, motifs embroidered: front-facing dragon in gold thread embroidery; ruyi clouds in various colours; auspicious bats; stylised rocks and waves; Buddhist swastika; longevity peaches. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr T.B. Clarke-Thornhill |
| Object history | Registered File number 1934/3321. |
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| Summary | This roundel had probably been previously embroidered onto a surcoat, such as those in navy blue worn by the imperial court during important rituals or ceremonies during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). According to the Huangchao Liqi Tushi (Illustrations of Imperial Ritual Paraphernalia), only the Emperor and his consorts (including the Empress), and the Crown Prince, would have worn roundels bearing front-facing dragons. Although it is certain that this roundel would not have adorned the emperor's surcoat (the gunfu), as it is missing the requisite shou character, and solar and lunar symbols, it is not easy to say if this roundel came from the robe of the Crown Prince or the Consorts. |
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| Accession number | T.199-1934 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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