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Fragment

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Two fragments of yellow silk satin embroidered with blue, green, and pink silks and gold thread in satin stitch, Peking knots and couched work. Design of a boy and a girl among flowers and butterflies.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Fragment
  • Fragment
Materials and techniques
Silk satin embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread
Brief description
Two fragments, silk satin embroidered with coloured silks and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Physical description
Two fragments of yellow silk satin embroidered with blue, green, and pink silks and gold thread in satin stitch, Peking knots and couched work. Design of a boy and a girl among flowers and butterflies.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15in
  • Width: 6in
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support
Object history
Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.253&A-1948

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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