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Scroll: T.100-1977

Object information

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk embroidery on satin. Satin stitch in shades of blue, green, beige and black.
Bird on branch of a tree, growing up from rocks.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 149 cm
Width: 53.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid
Production date: circa AD 1763

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk
Satin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.100-1977
Primary reference Number: 190480
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Scroll" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/190480 Accessed: 2024-04-27 03:09:52

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