Object class: Motifs / Year collected: [Missing] / Materials: Silk - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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Hearst Museum object titled Altar surround, accession number 9-15483, described as Lined, shaped piece; linen, silk, ink; satin weave, plain weave, satin embroidery stitch, couching, ink tinting; white ground, natural lining, multicolored, gold metallic; 27 by 46 3/4 inches; lined, shaped piece like an upside-down "U" or an arch with square outside corners. White satin embroidered with a beautiful variety of clouds, 2 dragons and 2 medallions. Satin stitch, couching and ink tint on dragon. Multicolored and gold metallic.

Hearst Museum object titled Canopy, accession number 9-22157, described as canopy formed with a central panel of confronting diagrams embroidered in gold thread centered on several Chinese motifs and with a sacred mountain, clouds and waves border at one end on an orange ground. dragons are grasping flaming jewels plus 2 additional flaming jewels at top of panel. center panel bordered on 2 sides by rectangular panels of brocaded silk decorated with waves and cloaks, plus one dragon and flaming jewel. background is caramel colored with yellow/blue/green, white/gray/pink brocade. this central motif is bordered with a yellow brocade cloud motif border 30.0 cm wide with central panels of dragons. both borders feature dragons, clouds and flaming jewels plus wave/clouds/sacred mountains border at base of each blue dragon panel. a pleated ruffle of yellow-green and rust silk hangs downward where the canopy is suspended. far outer edges on all sides are pale blue silk with card binding. backed with panels of natural canvas and rust colored heavy silk. leather straps attached to each corner for hanging.

Hearst Museum object titled Cloth, accession number 9-15274, described as LENGTH OF CLOTH. Silk, metallic. Weaving. Slate-grey, dk. grey, gold. Slate grey brocaded w. dk. grey, gold metallic and gold. Pattern of horizontal rows of dragons of crane medallions alternate with floral motif. Ends and 4 bands across are water stained. Good condition otherwise. 27⅜ inches wide by 85½ inches long.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15455, described as Coat; silk, gilt wrapped yarns, paint, metal buttons; plain weave, brocaded, tapestry weave, paint; dark blue ground, multicolored designs, brown sleeves with gilt stripes, blue lining; 53 by 42 3/4 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon and other motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15445, described as Coat; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns; gauze weave, embroidered; multicolored; 53 inches long, 2 yards, 8 inches cuff to cuff edge; dragon, cloud, bat and other motives.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-21614, described as Man’s coat; length: 133.0 cm shoulder to hem; width: 224.0 cm around hem; Imperial Era; predominately blue woven silk, with swastika patterns woven into the fabric. Manchu-style sleeves; slit weaving (Kossu), painted bats and symbols; center lapel and both sides of front and back embroidered with 5-toed dragons in gold thread and a pair of fish in the center, surrounded by clouds, sleeves are brown and gold striped w. embroidered cuffs; gold buttons; wide water pattern at bottom.

Hearst Museum object titled Coat, accession number 9-15451, described as Coat; silk, gilt paper wrapped yarns, metal buttons; satin weave, brocaded, plain weave lining, macrame fringed; multicolored, blue lining; 50 1/2 inches long; dragon cloud motives, crane panel.

Hearst Museum object titled Elbow cushion, accession number 9-15388, described as Elbow cushion. Silk, cotton lining. Satin, brocaded/. Plain weave lining. Red ground, varicolored designs, blue lining. Eight pieces joined together. Dragon motives. Much glued and sized. 7 inch diameter, approximately.

Hearst Museum object titled Embroidered panel, accession number 9-15250, described as Embroidered Panel. Silk, metallic thread (supported), beads. Satin stitch; damask lined; Black ground; blue, violet, ivory, and gold; coral beads. Piece from Mandarin coat; phoenix, clouds, bats, endless knot, waves; scroll & flower border; disk of coral beads; 2 pieces sewn together; some loose threads. 11¼ inch square.

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