Not on display

Fragment

1800-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of dark blue satin weave silk, embroidered in dark and light blue, white, red and yellow silks in loops; the design consists of two dragons pursuing a pearl, a butterfly, and smaller insects, and is repeated four times, twice along each of the longer sides of the panel.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Satin weave silk, embroidered in coloured silks
Brief description
Fragment of dark blue satin weave silk with silk embroidery, China, 1800-1899 (Qing dynasty)
Physical description
Fragment of dark blue satin weave silk, embroidered in dark and light blue, white, red and yellow silks in loops; the design consists of two dragons pursuing a pearl, a butterfly, and smaller insects, and is repeated four times, twice along each of the longer sides of the panel.
Dimensions
  • Length: 24.4cm (Note: converted from T&F register)
  • Width: 20.3cm (Note: converted from T&F register)
Style
Credit line
Given by Monsieur Duseigneur
Object history
Given by Mr. Duseigneur, accessioned in 1897. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
919-1897

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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