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Buddhist temple hanging: T.76-1977

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Description

Silk fringing on three sides with silk embroidery on cotton. Blue ground; gold, beige, grey, black and purple embroidery.
Large central motif (temple?) with three Buddhist emblems either side.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 69 cm
Width: 49 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1825 CE - Circa 1875 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Fringe composed of silk

Materials used in production

Cotton

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.76-1977
Primary reference Number: 190428

Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 December 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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