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Image Not Available for Chinese Embroidered Sleevebands - Garden on Ivory Silk
Chinese Embroidered Sleevebands - Garden on Ivory Silk
Image Not Available for Chinese Embroidered Sleevebands - Garden on Ivory Silk

Chinese Embroidered Sleevebands - Garden on Ivory Silk

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameSleevebands
Mediumsilk, silk thread, metal thread and linen
ClassificationsTextiles
Dimensions51.6 x 21.5 x 0.4cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089830
About MeThis pair of ivory silk sleevebands were probably unpicked from a Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) Chinese robe.

The embroidered design includes satin stitched figures in a garden with rocks, trees, streams and bridges outlined with couched metal threads.
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