Mandarin's robe: T.163-1946

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Mandarin's robe

Description

Satin, dark blue, embroidered with coloured silks and some gold thread in couching, knot and satin stitches. A symmetrical arrangement of symbolical objects, bats, lotus and other flowers. Lined greenish-yellow silk.

Legal notes

Given by Her Majesty Queen Mary

Measurements and weight

Length: 41.5 in
Width: 56 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1946-11-01) by Queen Mary (wife of George V)

Dating

19th Century
Circa 1800 CE - Circa 1899 CE

School or Style

Chinese

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.163-1946
Primary reference Number: 193224
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 28 February 2013 Updated: Tuesday 17 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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