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2005.5.261.2 - Silk Tapestry Weave Badge

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Accession Number 2005.5.261.2 Title Silk Tapestry Weave Badge Category textiles Object Type badge Artist unknown Date Made date unknown Place Made China Culture Chinese Period Qing 18th century Materials metal-wrapped thread, silk and peacock feather-wrapped thread tapestry weave with metal studs Materials Glossary Tapestry Weave View Materials Glossary Details » Measurements overall: 27.1 cm x 26.7 cm Description
A removable silk tapestry weave badge that attaches to the front of a silk tapestry weave jacket (2005.5.261.1). The badge is decroated with green kuilong, an older style of dragon, which is woven in tapestry against…
A removable silk tapestry weave badge that attaches to the front of a silk tapestry weave jacket (2005.5.261.1). The badge is decroated with green kuilong, an older style of dragon, which is woven in tapestry against a gold background. The badge is trimmed with two colours of metal-wrapped thread brocades, as well as metal studs, which resemble those found on military garments.
Credit Line Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
© 2019 University of Alberta
© 2019 University of Alberta

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