Chinese Embroidery on Yellow and Black Robe
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameEmbroidery
Mediumsilk satin and silk thread
silk, silk thread
ClassificationsTextiles
Dimensions7.5 x 80cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089678
About MeThis rectangular yellow silk panel was a part of Chinese robe. It is decorated with several embroidered bands featuring prunus blossom and butterflies.
It is accompanied by a long thin strip of black silk satin decorated with a frieze of blue embroidered flowers and butterflies.
possibly early 20th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Ming Dynasty, 17th century