Chinese Embroidered Sleevebands - Garden on Ivory Silk
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameSleevebands
Mediumsilk, silk thread, metal thread and linen
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Height x Width x Depth): 550 × 230 × 5mm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089829
About MeThis pair of ivory sleevebands are decorated with embroidered women in a garden with various trees, pagoda, bridges and streams. Flowers are embroidered in Peking knot and their outlines are couched with metal threads.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
19th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Qing Dynasty, Guangxu Period, 1875-1908