Armour / front piece

Description

Front skirt piece of yellow silk brocade with elaborate embroidery, blue velvet border and gilt metal studs, part of the ceremonial armour and headdress of a Qing military commander: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1903.293 D

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Armour / front piece

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Silk brocade, Velvet, Gilt metal

Physical description

Yellow silk brocade bordered with dark blue velvet, gilt metal studs, silk embroidery

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland