Panel
18th century-19th century (made)
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Panel of silk satin with silk embroidery in satin, stem, long and short stitches; french knots and laid work. In the centre is a quatrefoil of twisted ribbons, with a floral spray in every foil. The ground is powdered with floral sprays, butterflies, and birds. The border is composed of conventional wave pattern with floral sprays and butterflies. Colours: cream, yellow, pale orange and green. Lined with fawn silk twill, and used as a curtain.
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Materials and techniques | Silk satin with embroidery in coloured silks |
Brief description | Panel, silk satin with embroidery in coloured silks, China, Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century |
Physical description | Panel of silk satin with silk embroidery in satin, stem, long and short stitches; french knots and laid work. In the centre is a quatrefoil of twisted ribbons, with a floral spray in every foil. The ground is powdered with floral sprays, butterflies, and birds. The border is composed of conventional wave pattern with floral sprays and butterflies. Colours: cream, yellow, pale orange and green. Lined with fawn silk twill, and used as a curtain. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Alfred Percival Maudslay, Esq. |
Object history | Registered File number 2743/1931. |
Production | Previously attributed to be made in Mexico or Philippine Islands. |
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Accession number | T.90-1931 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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