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Hong Kong

Textile scale from a dragon costume c.1975

Gold thread, silk | RCIN 92516

Hong Kong

Ornament c.1975

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Description

A gold? ornament in the form of a 'dragon's scale' mounted on embroidered gold thread material in a red silk embroidered box with a metal plaque

Provenance

Presented to Queen Elizabeth II by the Dragon Dance Committee during her official visit to Hong Kong, 4–7 May 1975.
People involved

Creator(s)

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(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gold thread, silk

gold?, gold thread, red silk

embroidered
Groupings
Category
Textiles
Object type(s)
visual works
ornaments
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Dragons
References

Alternative title(s)

Ornament
Places

Place of Production

Hong Kong

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