Not on display

Fragment

late 16th century-early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of a woven 5-end satin silk damask.
Ogival lattice of chequered bands enclosing leafy sprays; buff on blue. The design is based on European models, slightly modified in the Chinese taste.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk damask
Brief description
Fragment of satin silk damask, China, late 16th century-early 17th century
Physical description
Fragment of a woven 5-end satin silk damask.
Ogival lattice of chequered bands enclosing leafy sprays; buff on blue. The design is based on European models, slightly modified in the Chinese taste.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7in
  • Width: 12in
Credit line
Given by J. W. F. Morton, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.330-1966

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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