Red satin ground with polychrome silk embroidery in satin stitch with some details in Peking knots.
Central floral motif surrounded by lotus flower design with other flowers, bats and precious objects.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Width: 36 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
18th Century, Late-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1750
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Circa
1849
Accession number: T.24-1977
Primary reference Number: 190300
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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