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Fragments: T.183-1977

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Description

1 and 2. Blue satin embroidered with faded brown and blue silk in satin stitch. Part of a cloud and owl?
3. Rectangle of faded blue satin.
4. Faded red satin, a bat and cloud embroidered in red silk satin stitch with part of a fastening attached.
5. Triangle of faded blue satin, two joined pieces heavily embroidered with silk in satin stitch, Peking knots and couching.
6. Sample fine satin stitching, faded red silk on silk.
Original colours possibly red or blue.

Legal notes

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

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1749 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Components of the work

Fragment 3 Length 13.25 cm Width 12 cm

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.183-1977
Primary reference Number: 190489
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 January 2013 Updated: Friday 6 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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