Chancellor's robe: T.164-1946

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Chancellor's robe

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Description

Satin, white, with border of scarlet, embroidered with gold thread, and some coloured silk, in couching stitch. C. (back) a pagoda, below it a dragon and on border, Meru rising from the sea; to L and R a symmetrical arrangement of symbolical objects - dragons, phoenix, hares, cranes, etc. Lined ribbons arranged in stripes.

Legal notes

Given by Her Majesty Queen Mary

Measurements and weight

Length: 65 in
Width: 53 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-11-01) by Queen Mary (wife of George V)

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

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Identification numbers

Accession number: T.164-1946
Primary reference Number: 187759
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Created: Thursday 5 July 2012 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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