Mandarin Square (part of a set)
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silk; gold & silver thread; coral
DimensionsOverall (width is the measurement of the two section together): 29.5 x 32.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineCollected by Rev. Dr. James Menzies and given by his grandchildren Ken and Norah Menzies
Object number2010.030.003 a,b
DescriptionSquare is separated vertically at centre. There is an embroidered gold and silver bird in two parts appliqued at the centre, an orange beaded sun appliqued at the TRC, scattered embroidered designs on a blue and black patterned background at top, above a standing water border and parallel diagonal stripes. There is a black border with blue bats and Chinese characters, around the perimeterStatus
Not on view
1880 - 1900
1860 - 1880
