Gauze or fine canvas embroidered with polychrome silks in straight stitch and seed stitch (Peking knot).
Rocks, clouds and peonies encircling a deer, crane and bat.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Diameter: 30 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
18th Century, Early#
1700
-
1725
or gauze
Canvas
polychrome
Silk
Accession number: T.40-1977
Primary reference Number: 190345
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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