Triple flounced umbrella from China
Object No. A7025
This yellow silk umbrella was probably used for official ceremonies and rites in a tibetan temple in China.
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Summary
Object Statement
Umbrella, comprising canopy, frame, finials (2) and rod, silk / cotton / bamboo, China, Qing dynasty. c. 1900
Physical Description
Umbrella, yellow silk, cotton and bamboo, triple-flounced and embroidered with lotus flowers and scrolls. c. 1900. H. 306cm, dia roof 54cm, 1 flounces 91cm.(LC).
DIMENSIONS
Height
3060 mm
Width
540 mm
SOURCE
Credit Line
Source unknown
Acquisition Date
1 December 1978
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