Panel
mid 18th century (made)
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Picture of woven silk and gold thread, framed; the main parts of the design are indicated in the woven fabric, the other details having been subsequently painted with the brush. This scene shows a rocky landscape with pavilions and water. In the foreground is a procession of boys parading a model dragon; other boys carry lamps, banners, and instruments. There are boys in the foreground and background lighting fireworks.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, painted |
| Brief description | Brocade picture, mounted in frame, series of 4, China, mid-18th century |
| Physical description | Picture of woven silk and gold thread, framed; the main parts of the design are indicated in the woven fabric, the other details having been subsequently painted with the brush. This scene shows a rocky landscape with pavilions and water. In the foreground is a procession of boys parading a model dragon; other boys carry lamps, banners, and instruments. There are boys in the foreground and background lighting fireworks. |
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| Content description | Form a series with 1644 to 1647-1900 depicting scenes of the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu jie) that takes place on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Mr. P. Kierulff (Villa Peking, Hellerup, Denmark), accessioned in 1900. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Purchased from Herr P. Kierulff, Denmark, in 19. |
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| Accession number | 1644-1900 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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