Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning hand embroidered silk textile with a vibrant arrangement of pink and orange peonies and chrysanthemums, scrolling blue foliage, interlocking linear motifs, and bats! The silk floss threads create a stunning iridescence to the fabric that is eye catching and nearly possible to capture in photos. The woven silk ground is comprised of 2 separate panels in a warm beige-yellow, seamed together through the center and mounted on a satin backing panel of the same color. Embroidery such as this was often used on women's robes, the flowers symbolized virtues such as beauty and innocence. Size: 34" L x 28.5" W (86.4 cm x 72.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172490

  • Condition: Losses and fraying to the verso satin panel backing and old inactive insect holes, staining and discoloration. Obverse silk panel face with embroidery is intact and excellent with only minor fraying to upper edge. Losses to verso do not affect overall presentation.

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