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Roundel: T.18-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk tabby weave. Dark blue ground, polychrome silk embroidery in satin stitch; couching in gold and silver metallic thread and corded silk. Five-clawed dragon with clouds, bats and various Buddhist symbols. Dragon pursuing flaming pearl. Wave bands, lucky symbols encircled by clouds.

Legal notes

Given my Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 30 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1800

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.18-1977
Primary reference Number: 190294
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 1 November 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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