Embroidered Applique Item Number: 2846/13 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Two large red and black embroidered appliques adhered to horizontally rectangular paper. The left applique shows a branch with foliage, plum blossoms, and a phoenix about to take flight with wings and tail feathers extended. The right applique has a branch with foliage and plum blossoms along its length, with an especially large and detailed blossom to the far left. A phoenix stands on the branch, wings held close to the body.
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
- 2846/13
- Type of Item
- applique
- Material
- paper, silk fibre and adhesive
- Overall
- height 48.4 cm, width 175.0 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
- 2846/0013