Panel
1850-1899 (made)
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Hanging picture panel of red wool embroidered with coloured silks in satin and chain stitches with some couching.
Heavily embroidered with eight figures which include six immortals and two demon-like images. Beneath the figures is an embroidered wave border along the lower edge.
The panel is lined with blue cotton.
Heavily embroidered with eight figures which include six immortals and two demon-like images. Beneath the figures is an embroidered wave border along the lower edge.
The panel is lined with blue cotton.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered wool with silk |
Brief description | Hanging picture panel of embroidered wool, China, 1850-1899 |
Physical description | Hanging picture panel of red wool embroidered with coloured silks in satin and chain stitches with some couching. Heavily embroidered with eight figures which include six immortals and two demon-like images. Beneath the figures is an embroidered wave border along the lower edge. The panel is lined with blue cotton. |
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Credit line | Given by Lord and Lady Cowdray |
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Accession number | T.226-1970 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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