Explore the CollectionTextile Panels

Measurements

(a) 16.5cm x 16.5cm; (b) 17cm x 17cm

Place of Origin

China

Historical Period/Date

19th Century (1870-1899 Late)

Registration Number

2011-102

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Couching,Metal Thread Embroidery,Split Stitch,

Objects

Household Accessories,Textile Panels,

Physical Description

Two small square panels worked to the same design but in different color ways.(a) Flower-like central motif with a narrow border mounted on four sides by fish motifs. Small motifs in each corner worked in coloured silks, mostly in split stitch. The back-ground is filled with couched gold. Green silk ground fabric and backing.(b) Flower-like central motif with narrow border, mounted on four sides with fish motifs. Small motifs in each corner. Worked in coloured silks, mostly in split stitch. The background is filled with couched gold. Black silk ground fabric and backing.