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Table cover: T.95-1977

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Two red silk, satin weave, panels joined. Polychrome silk embroidery; satin and stem sitch, Peking knots.
Lotus flower medallions with flower and foliage borders.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 171 cm
Width: 100 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1775 CE - Circa 1800 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

satin weave Silk

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.95-1977
Primary reference Number: 190475
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 December 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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