Pair of Military First Rank Badges Kilin (Qilin), 19th Century

Size:They are 12 inches (31 cm) by 12 inches (31 cm) wide.

They are in good condition with no repairs, stains, discoloration or tears, except pulling of threads at the edges.

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A Very Fine and Horizontal Long Silk Kessi Panel: China,19th Century, This large horizontal panel is finely woven and painted with related scene depicting people’s daily life with elaborate river landscape showing figures fishing, collecting wood for fire, enjoying viewing at a pavilion horse-back riding, sailing and boating, the banks studded with verdant trees receding to cloud-enveloped mountains in the back ground, all woven in muted tones of green, blue, rust, yellow and the deta...

Up for sale is a bolt of antique chinese silk brocade, yardage with roundel of auspicious symbols for Manchu man's robe, 19th or early 20th century. A lot of material, more than enough to make a big robe. 2 groups of 3 small roundels are for making the horse-shoe cuffs as pointed out in the picture. 22nd picture below show a piece of old paper sticks to the corner and a inked seal. Overall is in excellent condition, shinny, no wear, no stain or fading, color is bright...

Antique Chinese square panel of red silk embroidered with still life scene of peony flowers in a dragon vase, on either side are elaborate display stands with shelves of different levels upon which are displayed a bowl of hand-of-buddha citron as well as smaller vases with flowers, a censor and other objects, details in wrapped gold thread, 19th century. Framed. Size of panel: 21" high x 20 1/2" wide Size in frame: 22" high x 22" wide

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th century Han Chinese woman's coat, extra large size, bright & shiny red silk ground with embroidered ribbons & trims - couched gold wrapped thread cloud patterns, crane roundels & bats; 4 gilt ball-and-loop toggle buttons each carved with 5 bats & a "Shou" charater in the middle; backed with light red silk lining...

Up for sell is an antique Chinese Cantonese silk tapestry, Qing dynasty, intricate embroideries including peafowls, cranes, geese, quails, golden pheasant, phoenixes, paradize flycatcher, pine tree & peonies, etc, embroidered in a beige color silk ground. Framed & glazed on front and back. Overall in very good condition. Measurements: Approx 19" x 24-1/2"

Up for sale is a rare antique Chinese silk rank badge, early 1800's, embroidered with a paradise flycatcher bird, bats, peonies, peaches, seawaves, sun disc, colored cloud patterns, buddhist auspicious symbols against a dark blue silk ground; meant to be wore on the back of a Mandarin official's surcoat; intricate embroideries ! Backed with light blue silk lining. Measurements : 12" x 12.5" Overall, it is in very good condition, vibrant silk floss embroideries, no tear or wear...

An interesting Chinese kesi fabric depicting a scene in a courtyard with taihu style rocks set within the garden of women and children suspiciously looking at something or someone. Slight gold embroidery can be seen on the clothing of one lady and the border near the ground. Age: Republic Period Size: height 38.5" width 10.5"

Up for sale is a large antique Chinese embroidered silk panel taken from the back of a Qing dynasty imperial prince's brown dragon robe, Jifu, late 1700's, Qianlong period; very intricate embroideries with gold wrapped thread couching, and other embroidery techniques; three 5-claw dragons together with colored clouds designated for imperial family members only, bats, peonies, sea waves, and other buddhist auspicious objects; backed with light brown lining...

Up for sale is a very rare antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered silk tapestry with 5-color clouds designated for imperial family use only, together with colored bats carrying auspicious Buddhist symbols; the cloud pattern suggested that it is dated back to the first half of 1700's., during the reign of the Chi'en Lung or Qian Long emperor, very intricate embroideries from high quality workmanship! It may have been used as a curtain or wall hanging back then...

An interesting kesi (or kossu) panel portraying a scene where children are engaged in wrestling while two courtly women watch the children. A pavilion is set in the background along with scrolling clouds. Age: Republic Period Size: height 38.5" width 10.5"

Fabulous antique Chinese table apron textile with 4 gold dragons, (originally had nine), above water on a blue silk background with auspicious Buddhist symbols and a two inch floral border of peonies, irises, and butterflies in blues and white, the border possible was added at a later date. Excellent condition dating from the 19th century. Measures 62" wide by 36" long.

Antique Chinese beautiful gauze brocade dragon robe, made of dark blue silk with a very fine open weave probably for summer wear, embroidered in gilt-wrapped thread with five-clawed dragons, clouds, tall lishui border and auspicious symbols, collar and sleeves woven of black silk gauze with gilt-wrapped thread brocade, wonderful condition. late Qing - early Republic Period. Size: 52 3/4" high x 84" wide

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")

An interesting Chinese kesi fabric depicting a scene within a courtyard with children doing acrobatic tricks. Images of women and children are often seen in Chinese art invoking a sense of prosperity for a family. Age: Republic Period. Size: height 38.5" width 10.5"

Up for auction sale is an 19th century Han Chinese woman's surcoat, black silk ground with intricate embroideries on collar, sleeve bands and trims; 5 gilt ball-and-loop toggle buttons. The robe is overall in very good condition, clean, very light stains in sleeves and minor tear in the right armpit. Measurements : Top collar to bottom hem 38.5", Sleeve to sleeve 57" stretch, sleeve width 20.5", width between arm pits 30" narrowest, width of hem 38" widest.

Up for sale is an antique Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th or early 20th century Manchu woman's silk magua, large size, light or pale green silk ground with embroidered peonies & butterflies front & back; collar and trims are also embroidered with peonies, mother & baby butterflies, and pamagranates symbolizing many children ! 6 extra ball-and-loop toggle buttons including 4 gilted brass; backed with light blue silk linings...

An extra-large antique Chinese kesi /K'ossu tapestry, 19th century, very rare for its size, woven with polychrome silk & gold-wrapped threads. A smaller top rectangular is above a larger rectangular, both are depicting historical the battle scene between the Han Chinese and Mongolian, with soldiers on foot or on horseback, armed or carrying banners, Shields, and lanterns fighting in mountainous landscapes in front of a group of dignitaries and generals; each scene is framed with blue border & e...