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19th century (made)
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Place of origin

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.
Dimensions
  • Length: 83.5in
  • Width: 36in
Collection
Accession number
T.348-1960

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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