Tapestry weave (kesi). Silk fringing on three sides. Silk embroidery on cotton. Gold on blue ground.
Central panel of calligraphy (Arabic?). Large central dragon with flaming pearl and six subsidiary dragons in a clouded sky with a lower band of waves, rocks and precious objects.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 71 cm
Width: 46.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
19th Century, Mid#
Circa
1825
CE
-
Circa
1874
CE
Accession number: T.77-1977
Primary reference Number: 190429
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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