Hanging: T.6-1972

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Hanging

Description

Brocade, woven polychrome silks and metallic threads on orange ground. Central motif of peacock; with lotus flowers, trees, rocks and clouds against trellised background. Upper detached part of similar colours with three medallion shaped designs of trees, flowers, demons?

Legal notes

Given by Sir Harry Garner

Measurements and weight

Length: 42 in
Width: 36 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1972-10-19) by Garner, Harry, Sir

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1799 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.6-1972
Primary reference Number: 187791
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 19 July 2012 Updated: Friday 6 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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