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Medallion

CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumEmbroidery on satin
DimensionsOverall: 12 inches (30.48 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number39-25/1
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DescriptionOne of four similar medallions from a sacrificial coat. Frontal dragon embroidered in polychrome and gold thread on dark blue satin. Modern mounting.
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Medallion
18th century
39-25/2
Medallion
18th century
39-25/3
Medallion
18th century
39-25/4
Coat Medallion
18th century
35-279/52 A
Coat Medallion
18th century
35-279/52 B
Coat Medallion
1750
35-279/50 A
Coat Medallion
1750
35-279/50 C
Coat Medallion
1750
35-279/50 B
recto overall
late 17th-early 18th century
35-275
overall
early 18th century
35-279/104
Lady's Coat
early 19th century
34-68/2