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Two samples: T.32 & A-1984

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Description

Pink silk gauze. Stems, butterfly and ferns. Fibre resist dyeing, painted details and some satin stitch and couched gilt metallic thread detaiils.

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 (1984-06-11) by Jenyns, Soame, Mrs.

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1750 CE - Circa 1799 CE

School or Style

Japanese

Components of the work

Whole T.32A Length 55.8 cm Width 10 cm
Whole T.32 Length 58 cm Width 16 cm

Materials used in production

Silk
Gilt metal thread
Paint

Techniques used in production

Dyeing
Painting

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.32 & A-1984
Primary reference Number: 197232

Audit data

Created: Thursday 27 June 2013 Updated: Wednesday 11 October 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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