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Six joined pieces of brocade: T.200-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Dark blue ground, polychrome silk and gilt paper (kinran) brocading. Backing of red silk damask. Repeat pattern of flowers (peony, chrysanthemums, aster), foliage and scrolls.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 155.5 cm
Width: 31.25 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1810

School or Style

Japanese

Materials used in production

Silk
Gilt paper

Techniques used in production

Brocaded

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.200-1977
Primary reference Number: 197218
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 30 May 2013 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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