Pair Embroidered Silk Cutwork Qing Panels Framed

Chinese: Textiles: Panels Pre 1900: item #970886
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Two finely embroidered silk cutwork panels from 19th century China are framed to create this dramatic pair showcasing Qing Dynasty textile techniques. Four layers of silk are deftly constructed into a dramatic design given depth through the skillful use of cutwork. Red silk embroidered with vases, flowers and butterflies delicately couched in silver thread centers each panel. Black silk overlays the red on the sides and bottom, where intricate cutwork forms the Chinese character for good fortun... Click for details

Set of 3 Silk Embroidery Eye-glass Case & Purses

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #963401

Set of (3) three antique eye-glass case and purses, Qing dynasty. Excellent condition.

ANTIQUE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED LADIES ROBE 19TH C

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #955792

This is a beautiful antique Chinese front opening dark blue lady's robe, 19th century. Finely embroidered sleeve bands decorated with scholar's subjects, couched with gold threads. Very good condition.

IMPERIAL CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY DRAGON ROBE

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #952786

Excellent condition.

IMPERIAL CHINESE UNCUT BROCADE ROBE FACINGS 19TH C

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #949373

19th century Chinese uncut silk robe facings, includes a pair of horsehoof-shaped cuffs, a collar and a lapel, all with dragons in gold metal threads in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst clouds above a band of wind-tossed waves. 42" x 15.5" (106.68 x 39cm). Very good condition. A tearing and pulled threads on the edge as shown in the photos, but not hurting the patterns at all.

Reference: Christies's "The Imperial War... Click for details

FINE CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED LADY'S ROUNDEL BADGE

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #949293

This is an extremely beautiful and finely embroidered silk roundel or badge for a lady's robe. Vibrant colors and wonderful design. Silk embroidered with a flying phoenix turning around amid the blooming flowers.

10.75" Diameter. Kept in excellent condition, and still kept strong color.

Chinese Hand-knotted Wool Minority Prayer Rug Xinjiang

Chinese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #939150

Old Chinese hand-knotted wool prayer rug woven with two opposing vases of flowers at the center surrounded by a geometric band with four Buddhist swastica symbols at the corners. Estimated to date from the early 20th century. Measures about 51" long (excluding fringe) by 26" wide. Very good overall condition. One side is slightly irregular at the corner where the rug edge has been folded under (see enlargement 5). This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Ho... Click for details

Chinese Wool Hand-knotted Minority Prayer Rug Xinjiang

Chinese: Textiles Pre 1920: item #939130

Old Chinese hand-knotted wool prayer rug woven with a design of various geometric patterns. Estimated to date from the early 20th century. Measures about 51" long (excluding fringe) by 27 1/2" wide. Very good overall condition with some areas of wear evident. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s. The tag indicates it was purchased in Xinjiang.

Antique Lady's Silk Robe Embroidered c.1860

Chinese: Textiles: Apparel Pre 1900: item #930800

A rare find ORIGINAL, BEAUTIFUL and COMPLETE lady's informal robe of aqua blue silk brocade with gilted buttons, CLASSIC style of circa 1860. Well kept for over 30 years by the previous owner and still in good condition!

The sleeve bands are of creamy white satin with detailed satin stitch embroidery of lady figures in the gardens. The trim is weaved satin brocade on black silk. A old tag is still attached to the i... Click for details

Chinese Imperial Kossu Kesi Silk Dragon Robe Tapestry

Chinese: Textiles: Panels Pre 1837 VR: item #930396
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This is a rare offering of a large Chinese silk tapestry. It is finely woven kesi, or kossu type weaving with auspicious Tibetan symbols, of bats, five toed dragons, vases, swords, clouds, waves, and much more. It was originally a robe from the Imperial court, possibly Emperor or Consort. It has a lovely blue background; it is backed with a golden yellow silk. The weaving is super fine; the quality does not show on the photographs. This piece of art looks better in real life. It measures 60 x ... Click for details