Red silk with blue borders, embroidered in colored silk and gold thread. The gilded buttons with scenes of figures in a boat. On the back of the buttons a text: ' rich treble gilt' and ' T.W. & W'. Dimensions: h. 89 cm, w. 157 cm (from sleeve to sleeve). Some stains and discoloring but generally in good condition. Ca. Late 19th/early 20th century.

Up for sale is a rare antique Chinese rank badge taken from an imperial family member's summer surcoat, 19th century Qing dynasty embroidered with a 5-claw dragon, clouds, bats,seawaves, buddhist auspicious symbols against a black silk gauze; very intricate embroideries !

Up for sale is an antique Chinese silk civil rank badge, late1800's, executed in KESI /Kossu weaving, with a mandarin duck, bats, peonies, seawaves, sun disc, cloud patterns, buddhist / Taolist auspicious symbols against a brown silk ground; was meat to be worn on the back of a Mandarin official's surcoat; Backed with light blue silk lining. Measurements : 11" x 12" Overall, it is in very good condition, vibrant silk colors, no tear or wear...

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty military rank badge taken from the back of the surcoat, second half of 1800's, a leopard represents the 3rd rank military official, standing on a pride rock above the sea waves, surrounded by different kind of Taoist & Buddhist auspicious objects; all executed in couched gold-wrapped threads; framed. Overall, it is in good condition, minor wear in the middle of bottom border & upper right area. Never inspected outside of the frame...

A gorgeous pair of tiny shoes with shaped heels and upturned toes for a Han Chinese lady with bound feet. Made of silk, embroidered with very fine Peking and satin stitch in gold-wrapped and colorful threads. The tall ankle cuffs decorated with brocaded ribbons. Cotton lining and leather soles. Condition: fine. Little insignificant patina, few brittle fabric areas. Please compare: "Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection": item no. 103...

Up for sale is a pair of Chinese robe's sleeve bands, very intricate embroidery executed in forbidden stitch or seed stitch. Measurement : 7 in x 38 in; Excellent condition, vibrant colors, no tear.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Manchu woman's informal domestic robe; late 19th or early 20th century; trims embroidered with with wisterias and butterflies, purple silk damask ground with medallions, vibrant colors ! Front enclosure to the right with 4 large gilt toggle-and-loop buttons. The robe is in excellent condition, vibrant colors! Measurements : 54" from collar to bottom, 22" between arm pits, 78" across shoulders when stretched open, 50" when folded, bottom width 35".

Antique Chinese tasseled blue silk pouch, with embroidered flowers, a butterfly, and a rooster. The character below the embroidery butterfly is "Shou", for longevity while the butterfly is a symbol for love. A rooster symbolizes good luck and fortitude.

19th century

Size: 6" x 3.5" (total length with tassel 21")

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered dragon silk robe, Jifu, with nine 5-clawed dragons executed in couched gold wrapped threads; clouds, buddhist & Taoist auspicious symbols, bats, sea waves, and standing water ( Lishui) are executed in brick stitch; Overall is in excellent condition, no frays across shoulders' folding lines. Height is 54" from collar to hem, width across shoulders is 88", armpit to armpit is 23", across the hem is 38". Ask if you have any questions.

See Item # 1347795

See Item # 1347795