Silk: Embroidered sheet

Description
One rectangular pink-white silk sheet embroidered with a multicoloured design of five flying dragons pursuing flaming red spheres.
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Object Detail

Production place
China/Eastern Asia/Asia
Collecting unit
Asian Decorative Arts
Asia
Decorative Arts
Provenance details
Given to Alley's mother by Song Qingling, and brought to Christchurch by Alley during a visit in 1937. It was left on loan to the Museum following Alley's mother's death in 1952. In 1984, it was returned to Alley, who in turn gave it to Christchurch Mayor Sir Hamish Hay, to pass back to the Museum. Exhibited at the Chinese art and crafts exhibition held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch, in 1950, which included work done by pupils of the Shandan Bailie School, including prints and a carpet.
Measurements
Dimensions L x W: whole: 1875 x 1575mm
Related information
China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy website record for this item
Current rights
Unknown
Current rights code
Unknown
Other Id
C1984.804
106/84
5558
Catalogue number
C1984.804
Accession number
1984.106.1

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