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Fan case: T.28-1985

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Dark blue satin embroidered with gold and silver metal thread in Pekinese stitch (red and white silk threads used for foundation stitches) coloured silks in Pekinese and stem stitch used for small amounts of detailing. Ruyi symbol at top; a phoenix, centrally placed, has rows of the character for 'long life' above and below; both sides similar. Case partially lined with red satin, stiffened with thin board; tops and edges bound with blue and cream ribbon. Sewn-in end of blue satin, lower quarter and base supported by stiffer board.

Notes

History note: Col. Leonard C. Messel, the Countess of Rosse, his daughter

Legal notes

Purchased with a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and a gift from The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Maximum Length: 31.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1985-01-28) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Lining composed of board

Materials used in production

gold, silver Metal thread
Satin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.28-1985
Primary reference Number: 118117
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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