Explore the CollectionTassels

Measurements
a. 17cm; b. 20cm; c. 17cm; d. 16cm; e. 20cm; f. 19cm; g. 18cm; h. 20cm; i. 12cm; j. 16cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)
Registration Number
1984-122
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Tassel Making,
Objects
Tassels,

Physical Description

Ten Chinese silk tassels, some with metal thread. a. Orange silk and gold metal thread; wooden cone-shaped top b. orange cotton thread with plaited knot top - sparse threads c. cream silk; top knotted and overlaid plait; three side tasels d. royal blue top bound with silver metal threads e. terracotta silk; top bound with gold metal thread f. pink silk; top flattened and bound with gold metal thread g. mauve silk; top flattened and bound with gold metal thread h. blue silk; top flattened and bound with gold metal thread i. grey thread; monkey fist knotted top j. black silk; top bound with silver metal thread, black bead, silver wire

To arrange to view this object please fill out and return this form