Embroidered Applique Item Number: 2846/12 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Five embroidered appliques adhered to long, horizontally rectangular paper. The centre applique is a pearl surrounded by wavy black lines. Below it are two small appliques, oval with a tail piece at bottom. Facing these appliques from the left and right are two large blue and light brown dragons, mouths open, claws extended. Colours are blue, light brown, black, brown, green and dark yellow.
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1922 and 1952
- Owned by Katharine Willmott
- Owned by Richard Willmott before November 9, 2010
- Received from Richard Willmott (Donor) on November 9, 2010
What
- Name
- Embroidered Applique
- Identification Number
- 2846/12
- Type of Item
- applique
- Material
- paper, silk fibre, copper metal and adhesive
- Overall
- height 47.5 cm, width 161.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Katharine Willmott and Richard Willmott
- Received from
- Richard Willmott (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1922 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before November 9, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on November 9, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2846/0012