Stomach Cover Item Number: 867/34 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red stomach cover with embroidery and appliqué. The cover has a narrow bib tapering outwards to a rectangular bottom. There are black loops on the bib and right side; a long twisted red tie sewn on the left side. Embroidered in the centre is a green animal figure surrounded by prunus, orchid, conch shell, vase and circular gold ornament motifs. Around the neck is a black border with appliqué floral motifs and turquoise floral trim. Around the sides and bottom is a black border with a dark blue floral motif and cream-green trim. The back is lined with light blue fabric.
Item History
- Made in Xian, Shaanxi, China
- Collected by Elizabeth L. Johnson during 1982
- Owned by Elizabeth L. Johnson before January 20, 1983
- Received from Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on January 20, 1983
What
- Name
- Stomach Cover
- Identification Number
- 867/34
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- silk fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 28.5 cm, width 36.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Field Collector
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Previous Owner
- Elizabeth L. Johnson
- Received from
- Elizabeth L. Johnson (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Xian, Shaanxi, China
When
- Collection Date
- during 1982
- Ownership Date
- before January 20, 1983
- Acquisition Date
- on January 20, 1983
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0867/0034