Fragment
17th century (made)
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Fragment of chair cover of pink silk damask, with a border of silk brocade (in red and yellow on buff); spots of embroidery in black silk or silver thread (now oxidised) are scattered over it. Some fragments of green silk velvet were apparently part of a later covering.
The pattern on the damask consists of curved stems of peonies or lotuses. The pattern on the brocade border is a repeat based on floral motifs.
The pattern on the damask consists of curved stems of peonies or lotuses. The pattern on the brocade border is a repeat based on floral motifs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk damask bordered with silk brocade, slightly embroidered with metal thread |
| Brief description | Fragment of chair cover, silk damask bordered with silk brocade, slightly embroidered with metal thread, China, 17th century |
| Physical description | Fragment of chair cover of pink silk damask, with a border of silk brocade (in red and yellow on buff); spots of embroidery in black silk or silver thread (now oxidised) are scattered over it. Some fragments of green silk velvet were apparently part of a later covering. The pattern on the damask consists of curved stems of peonies or lotuses. The pattern on the brocade border is a repeat based on floral motifs. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr A. L. Radford |
| Object history | Taken from a 16th century chair in Bradnich Manor, Devon. Registered File number 1923/2865. |
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| Accession number | T.48-1923 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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