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Scroll: T.101-1977

Object information

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Description

Silk embroidery on silk. Satin stitch, split stitch, Peking knots, couching and stem stitch, in blues, greens, pinks and beiges. Butterfly, flowers (peonies?) and rocks.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 61.5 cm
Width: 32 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid-Late
Circa 1750 CE - Circa 1800 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Silk

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.101-1977
Primary reference Number: 190481
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 January 2013 Updated: Monday 9 October 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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