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Sample: T.146-1977

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Description

Polychrome brocading, including silver strips (Ginran) on reddish brown satin faced ground. Design includes tigers carrying bamboos and chrysanthemums, lizards or dragons, serpents, three-legged frogs, butterfly, scorpion and centipede.

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century, Late
Circa 1550 CE - Circa 1599 CE

School or Style

Japanese

Materials used in production

Satin

Techniques used in production

Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.146-1977
Primary reference Number: 194244

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Created: Thursday 11 April 2013 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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

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