Yellow silk ground. Tabby weave embroidered with polychrome silks and gold-wrqpped thread in satin, encroaching satin and seed stitch (Peking knot) with laid and couched work. Chrysanthemums, peonies and lotus flower with bats and various lucky symbols symmetrically arranged in the main panel and borders.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 90 cm
Width: 68 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1750
CE
-
Circa
1849
CE
Accession number: T.94-1977
Primary reference Number: 190474
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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