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A Chinese Kingfisher Feather Crown
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Pre 1900 item# 746574
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S. Sarvari Crofoot
574-784-8015
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The birds vibrant color and the fascination of, which led to a technique called Tian-tsui on jewelery and decorative objects, caused the near extinction of the species.This crown from the early 19thc. is made in 3 interlocking sections conjoined. The floral kingfisher flowers are all present, but with losses, which is indicative of these pieces. 11 inches by 3 inches at highest point. China Early 19thc.
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A Chinese Dragon Boat Festival Robe
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Pre 1910 item# 564796
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$1,200.00
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A red silk satin robe with satin stitch and heavy gold couching with dragons and auspicious symbols. Purportedly made for the Dragon Boat Festival (The 3rd largest festival on the Chinese calendar)The piece has a padded lining as well as a silk one, which has caused it to pull away in some areas of the sleeve and neck (indicated in photos)The exterior of the textile is in excellent condition. China Turn of the century. Width across shoulder 62 1/2 inches, Length 36 inches.
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A Chinese Silk Valance
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Pre 1900 item# 564783
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$485.00
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A fine old orange silk damask piece in satin stitch showing Hi-Xiangu riding the auspicious qilin (Chinese mythology)with floral background and a finely detailed border of seed and satin stitch motifs and finished in multicolor tassels and metal tabs. Some fading around one figure and some loss to ends of silk tassels. No tear or losses to remainder of textile. China Mid 19thc. 77 1/2 inches long, 17 1/2 inches deep
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A Fine Chinese Silk Skirt Late 19thc.
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Pre 1900 item# 564774
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$700.00
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The front and back panels with an applied section of auspicious symbols in seed stitch and gilt couching. The red silk damask pleated skirt has a black border with polychrome satin stitch of insects and floral motifs and ribbon trim.There is a tear at the waistband and stains to the waistband. Indicated in photos. The remainder of the textile as well as the lining has no tears, or stains. 37 1/2 inches long. China Late 19thc.
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