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Wall hanging: T.102-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk embroidered on satin; satin stitch, chain stitch. Large variety of colours - blues, greens, pinks, yellows, browns, purple and buff. Trees in blossom, cranes, butterflies, with a hunting scene at the bottom.
In style of 17th century, probably 19th century for export to Europe.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 269 cm
Width: 71 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
Satin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.102-1977
Primary reference Number: 190482
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 January 2013 Updated: Monday 9 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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