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Table frontal: T.64-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk, metallic and peacock feather embroidery on red satin ground in blues, greens and beiges. Applique border of silk ribbon, polychrome woven with floral repeat. Double edging of black satin. Top edge of unbleached linen. Two three-clawed dragons on lower panel; flowers and leaves on upper panel.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 93 cm
Width: 58 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1874 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.64-1977
Primary reference Number: 190393
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 29 November 2012 Updated: Friday 6 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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