Silk and gold metallic thread embroidery, satin and stem stitch and couching, beige, grey and green. Stencilling in blue and ochre; purple area probably painted, or resist dyed. Design includes prunus and kanoko style pattern on cream silk damask - rinzu. Possibly genuine tie-dye.
Given by Mrs. Soame Jenyns, in accordance with the wishes of her late husband, Soame Jenyns
Length: 42.5 cm
Width: 27 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1977-03-08) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.
Genroku
17th Century, Late-18th Century
Circa
1688
CE
-
Circa
1704
CE
gold
Metal thread
Silk
Painting
Stencilling
Embroidering
Accession number: T.170-1977
Primary reference Number: 197187
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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