Not on display

Panel

mid 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Japan (made)

Panel of white silk damask. The panel is woven with a large-scale symmetrical floral design. In the centre of the design is a large lotus-shaped flower, flanked by large veined leaves. A triple stem supports the central flower. The design is not complete in length.

There are selvedges 0.5 inch wide consisting of a plain white satin stripe, 3 coloured stripes (of orange, yellow and orange), 3 double threads woven in plain weave, and a 0.125 inch of loose weft fringe.

Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Panel
Materials and techniques
Silk damask
Brief description
Panel of silk damask, Japan, mid 18th century
Physical description
Panel of white silk damask. The panel is woven with a large-scale symmetrical floral design. In the centre of the design is a large lotus-shaped flower, flanked by large veined leaves. A triple stem supports the central flower. The design is not complete in length.

There are selvedges 0.5 inch wide consisting of a plain white satin stripe, 3 coloured stripes (of orange, yellow and orange), 3 double threads woven in plain weave, and a 0.125 inch of loose weft fringe.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33in
  • Loom width: 29in
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
T.21-1962

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
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