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Mandarin Square: T.72-1977

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Description

K'o-ssu (silk tapestry with gold thread). Polychrome - greens, blues, beige, yellow, black, faded red.
Single-horned Ch'i-lin dancing on waves. Early 17th century style though iconographically of a later date.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 36.5 cm
Width: 35 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
Circa 1650 CE - Circa 1749 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.72-1977
Primary reference Number: 190424

Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 December 2012 Updated: Friday 6 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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