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Description

Silk embroidered on satin. Colours very faded. Satin stitch, couching, Peking knots. Some gold thread used.
First rank Mandarin (crane inset on chest) in Ming dynasty robes, with his servant.

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Length: 49.5 cm
Width: 49.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century, Late
Circa 1680 CE - Circa 1700 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Materials used in production

Gold thread
Silk
Satin

Techniques used in production

Embroidering

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.103-1977
Primary reference Number: 190483
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 January 2013 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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