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Item number Edz1253 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Edz1253 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Plain white cloth with black embroidery of five squares bordered on three sides. Middle square, pagoda, two phoenix, all in floral motif. Right outer square, two phoenix, pagoda, floral motif. Left outer square, floral motif. Right inner square, cat, two ch'i-lin on either side of vase of flowers. Left inner square, two phoenix on either side of square motif, butterflies, floral motif. Long border predominantly butterfly design, short borders not matching.
Blue and white embroideries are part of a long domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.
A ch'i-lin is a mythical animal associated with longevity, grandeur, felicity, illustrious offspring, and wise administration. The cat is credited with the power to frighten evil spirits away. The butterfly is a symbol of joy, brightness, summer, the soul, and true love.
utilitarian;household
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A ch'i-lin is a mythical animal associated with longevity, grandeur, felicity, illustrious offspring, and wise administration. The cat is credited with the power to frighten evil spirits away. The butterfly is a symbol of joy, brightness, summer, the soul, and true love.
utilitarian;household
Plain white cloth with black embroidery of five squares bordered on three sides. Middle square, pagoda, two phoenix, all in floral motif. Right outer square, two phoenix, pagoda, floral motif. Left outer square, floral motif. Right inner square, cat, two ch'i-lin on either side of vase of flowers. Left inner square, two phoenix on either side of square motif, butterflies, floral motif. Long border predominantly butterfly design, short borders not matching.
Blue and white embroideries are part of a long domestic tradition. Designs vary geographically but are constant within generations of families except for minor individual variations. Often used to decorate the bed which traditionally played a focal part in household ritual particularly at the new year when all household spirits were honored. They are family made, by women, and family owned. These embroideries were of no local commercial value.
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