Dark blue silk gauze, brocaded in polychrome silks and gold wrapped threads. Lined with light blue cotton with traces of silver paper indicating a metallic backing showing through the dark blue gauze. Tight lower sleeves of dark blue plain weave silk with gauze bands and damask patterning. The horse-shoe cuffs and hem edge bordered with similar brocaded
blue gauze. A four-clawed dragon in semi-profile pursuing a flaming pearl on front and back, each with its taill extending over a shoulder. clouds and bats within a border of clouds and lingzhi fungus.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 71.5 cm
Width: 84 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
Circa
1650
CE
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Circa
1749
CE
Accession number: T.83-1977
Primary reference Number: 190454
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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