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Image Not Available for Chinese Court Scene Embroidery on Sleeves
Chinese Court Scene Embroidery on Sleeves
Image Not Available for Chinese Court Scene Embroidery on Sleeves

Chinese Court Scene Embroidery on Sleeves

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameEmbroidery
Mediumsilk satin, silk thread and metal thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsComponent 1: 69 x 54cm
Component 2: 69 x 54.5cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089675
About MeThese two vory silk sleevebands are embroidered with Chinese Court scenes in long and short stitches.

The design includes butterflies, bats, plum trees, pine trees, bamboo, clouds and rocks.

In China the butterfly is a symbol of love and joy and the bat symbolises happiness.
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