Explore the CollectionCostume Components

Measurements
31cm x 15cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
2022-170
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Couching,Pekinese Stitch,Running Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume Components,

Physical Description

Decorated garment panel on indigo cotton. Design includes 2 fish, 2 birds, butterfly, flowers and coins and a central shrine. Design is double outlined with couched gold foil and very narrow green braid. Stitches include very dense Pekinese stitch (two needle stitch), couching and running stitch. Copper coloured spangles have been applied. Blue, green, purple and some brown silk thread.

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