Textile Item Number: N3.28 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rectangle of light green rayon damask with two small floral motifs embroidered in shades of blue and outlined in metallic thread. Damask is woven in repeating patterns of pomegranates. The mirror image embroidered motifs are in the shape of peonies. Motifs are placed at the midpoint of the fabric, one at the centre of each half. Five Chinese characters written in black ink at one edge.
History Of Use
Such panels were used to make the ends of Korean pillows. The pillows were either round or square in cross-section.
Specific Techniques
Floral motifs are machine-embroidered.
Iconographic Meaning
Peonies are symbols of wealth and long life.
Item History
- Made in Korea before 1939
- Collected between 1899 and 1939
- Owned by Marion Stephan before August 1964
- Received from Marion Stephan (Donor) during August 1964
What
- Name
- Textile
- Identification Number
- N3.28
- Type of Item
- textile
- Material
- rayon fibre and silk fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven, cut and embroidered
- Overall
- height 37.5 cm, width 57.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan
- Received from
- Marion Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1939
- Collection Date
- between 1899 and 1939
- Ownership Date
- before August 1964
- Acquisition Date
- during August 1964
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0113/0122