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Chair hanging: T.99-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

K'o-ssu or silk tapestry with gold thread, various shades of blues, greens, buffs, yellow and black.
Four-clawed dragon dancing on the waves in search of the pearl in the sky; below a lotus motif surrounded by lucky symbols; at top and bottom cranes in the sky and on the hills.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 146 cm
Width: 46 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.99-1977
Primary reference Number: 190479
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 20 December 2012 Updated: Friday 6 October 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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