Panel
19th century (made)
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Embroidered silk satin panel in coloured silk and silver-gilt threads in satin stitch and couching. Part of the drapery of the figure has been worked on dark plum-coloured silk and applied. A gorgeously attired lady whose costume includes a cloak made of feathers, stands holding a basket containing two peaches, a spray of cherry blossom, two cups and a tall jug. Behind her is a bird (part phoenix, part peacock) whose head appears at the right of the panel, and tail at the left. Backed with red glazed cotton.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk satin in coloured silk and silver-gilt threads, backed with cotton |
Brief description | Embroidered silk satin panel in coloured silk and silver-gilt threads, China, 19th century |
Physical description | Embroidered silk satin panel in coloured silk and silver-gilt threads in satin stitch and couching. Part of the drapery of the figure has been worked on dark plum-coloured silk and applied. A gorgeously attired lady whose costume includes a cloak made of feathers, stands holding a basket containing two peaches, a spray of cherry blossom, two cups and a tall jug. Behind her is a bird (part phoenix, part peacock) whose head appears at the right of the panel, and tail at the left. Backed with red glazed cotton. |
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Accession number | T.348-1960 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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