Chinese Embroidered Sleeveband - Flowers and Butterflies on Orange Silk
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameSleevebands
Mediumsilk, silk thread and metal thread
ClassificationsTextiles
Dimensions100 x 12cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089834
About MeThis orange silk sleeveband was unpicked from a Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) Chinese robe.
It is embroidered with geometric woven patterns and embroidered blossoms and butterflies. Branches and feelers are couched with gold metal threads.
The unpicked edges show the original bright colour of the fabric.
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
possibly early 20th Century
