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Door hanging: T.80-1977

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Silk brocade of fine quality; green ground. Pattern of gold colour with two five-clawed confronting dragons either side of the character for longevity "shou"; with a border of dragons pursuing the flaming pearl.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 86.5 cm
Width: 133 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1700

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk brocade

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.80-1977
Primary reference Number: 190432
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 6 December 2012 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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