Accession Number
2005.5.395.6
Title
Fragment of Embroidered Silk
Category
textiles
Object Type
fragment
Artist
unknown
Date Made
1662-1722
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing 17th-18th centuries
Materials
gold wrapped silk thread; silk floss; silk jacquard; embroidery
Materials Glossary
Embroidery
View Materials Glossary Details »Measurements
overall: 33.2 cm x 31.1 cm
Description
Fragment of yellow silk with blue, purple, and pink clouds embroidered in satin stitch. Each cloud is outlined with two strands of gold metal-wrapped thread, which is couched in place with silk yarns. The clouds are…
Fragment of yellow silk with blue, purple, and pink clouds embroidered in satin stitch. Each cloud is outlined with two strands of gold metal-wrapped thread, which is couched in place with silk yarns. The clouds are ruyi-shaped and feature an ombré colour effect. The selvedge is folded over on one side and stitched in place.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
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"2005.5.395.6 - Fragment of Embroidered Silk, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-20961. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.