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
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"2005.5.261.2 - Silk Tapestry Weave Badge, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20899. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.