Cushion Cover
2nd half 18th century (made)
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Cushion cover of yellow satin embroidered with coloured silks in satin, long and short and stem stitches with Pekin knots and lined and couched work. Lined with yellow silk damask patterned with dragon medallions.
The central panel contains a medallion composed of four large scrolls around a central 'circle'. The rectangular central panel is filled with scrolling floral sprays divided by rectangular lines. The border contains coiling, leafy stems and large flowers. There is an additional, narrow outer border with bats and flowers.
The central panel contains a medallion composed of four large scrolls around a central 'circle'. The rectangular central panel is filled with scrolling floral sprays divided by rectangular lines. The border contains coiling, leafy stems and large flowers. There is an additional, narrow outer border with bats and flowers.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered satin with silk threads, lined with silk damask |
| Brief description | Cushion cover of satin embroidered with silk threads, China, 2nd half 18th century |
| Physical description | Cushion cover of yellow satin embroidered with coloured silks in satin, long and short and stem stitches with Pekin knots and lined and couched work. Lined with yellow silk damask patterned with dragon medallions. The central panel contains a medallion composed of four large scrolls around a central 'circle'. The rectangular central panel is filled with scrolling floral sprays divided by rectangular lines. The border contains coiling, leafy stems and large flowers. There is an additional, narrow outer border with bats and flowers. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs A. Sharman |
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| Accession number | T.287-1967 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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