One of the Buddhist Guardians. Embroidered figure, padded and appliqued on background of painted hemp.
Polychrome silk embroidery in satin stitch, long and short stitches with outline couching of gilt thread.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 47 cm
Width: 36 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
16th Century-17th Century#
Circa
1500
CE
-
Circa
1699
CE
Accession number: T.37-1977
Primary reference Number: 190342
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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