Physical description Bedcover or bedspread. White satin silk embroidered with twisted silks in satin stitch. The central motif features two 'lion-dogs' chasing a ball, surrounding by flowers, birds and fruit. There is a European, white 'bobble' eddging all around. This cover is for the European market. Place of Origin China (made) Date 1720-1790 (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Satin weave silk embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread Dimensions Width: 274 cm, Length: 256.5 cm Descriptive line Bedcover, satin weave silk embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread, China, Qing dynasty, 1720-1790. Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no) Wilson, Verity. Chinese textiles. London: V&A publications, 2005, plate 32. Materials Silk (textile) Techniques Embroidering Categories Textiles; Embroidery Collection East Asia Collection
Physical description Bedcover or bedspread. White satin silk embroidered with twisted silks in satin stitch. The central motif features two 'lion-dogs' chasing a ball, surrounding by flowers, birds and fruit. There is a European, white 'bobble' eddging all around. This cover is for the European market. Place of Origin China (made) Date 1720-1790 (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Satin weave silk embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread Dimensions Width: 274 cm, Length: 256.5 cm Descriptive line Bedcover, satin weave silk embroidered with coloured silks and metal thread, China, Qing dynasty, 1720-1790. Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no) Wilson, Verity. Chinese textiles. London: V&A publications, 2005, plate 32. Materials Silk (textile) Techniques Embroidering Categories Textiles; Embroidery Collection East Asia Collection