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Embroidered picture: T.21-1977

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Description

Ground of faded yellow satin, faded polychrome silk embroidery in satin stitch, painted black outlines.
Woman with fan in landscape of rocks, bamboo, and prunus.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 48 cm
Width: 37.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
Circa 1650 - Circa 1749

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk
Satin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.21-1977
Primary reference Number: 190297

Audit data

Created: Thursday 1 November 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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