1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Cloud Collar with Peony & Butterfly
It is 24.2 inches (61.5 cm) long by 29.9 inches (76.5 cm) wide.
It has pulling and loose threads, stains, discoloration, browning, frayed and tears at the silk, missing piece and bug bite hole (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Chinese Embroidered Gold Metallic Threads Military Rank Badge with Lion
Each is 11.8 inches (30 cm) long by 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) wide.
They have stains, discoloration, pulling and loose threads, wears, frayed edges and trace of tape at the back (as seen in the photos).
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ntique Chinese embroidery on silk, gold thread depicting dragons, flaming pearls, birds, lions and scrolling designs, outer banks of silk in blue and grey, back is black material, appears to be cotton, 19th century or earlier.
Measures 40' x 10".
The center of the panel (it was made in 2 sections, joined at center) depicts birds in flight, next to them are foo lions in gold and white or silver thread, with large dragons next, all in bright gold thread, eyes of black and white...
Antique men’s short coat, front button 1920/1930. Black embossed silk and cream silk inner lining. Excellent condition see enlargement for measurements in metric. Please contact me for more images- I recently acquired a lot antique Chinese men’s clothing at local Hong Kong auction let me know if you are interested in these.
Large Chinese embroidered silk badge of a three toed dragon. The 3-toed dragon is the symbol of government ministers and public officials. This piece could have been from a wall hanging or off of a room screen. Color of badge is even; glare from the glass is making it look darker or lighter in areas. This badge measures 20.5" high and was placed on a cream colored closely cropped brushed velvet material, then framed. Framed measurements are: 26.5" wide x 33" high.
Fine old all and spun and hand woven wedding blanket from the tiny Maonan minority group living in Guangxi and Guizhou province, circa 1940 to 1960. This piece is very crisply silk weft embroidered classic butterfly, phoenix and floral pattern. Excellent condition. The border is made of an outer hand spun cotton cloth will the red inner border is commercial cloth. L: 94cm/37in and W: 65cm/25.5in- total with border L: 149cm/58.6 and W: 94cm/37in.Free shipping
Lovely hand silk embroidered alter “skirt” with the Eight Chinese Immortals and three double happiness roundels at the top. I recently acquired this with a group of other vintage textiles; this is in perfect condition with a lovely palate of colors. Late 20th century, this would have been hung in in front of a temple altar table’s legs. H: 100cm/40in x W: 94cm/37in. Appears never to have been used.
1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Military Rank Badge with Lion
It is 11 inches (28 cm) long by 11.75 inches (30 cm) wide.
It has loose and missing threads, frayed edges, stains, discoloration, toning, and wears (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Textile Kesi Kossu Panel with Warrior
Each is 43.6 inches (123.5 cm) long by 13 inches (33.1 cm) wide.
It has missing and pulling threads, frayed silk, stains, and discolorations (as seen in the photos).
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Chinese or Mongolian tribal textile, woven material with floral embroidery in Peking Knot, the backing of a dark blue stripe woven fabric, early 20th century, bright color and lovely detail.
Measures 36 1/2" high, 21 1/2" wide at bottom, bottom section is 15 1/4" high, top section is 13 3/4"wide.
The textile has a combination of fabric arts, nice woven sections, appliqued areas, and fine embroidery in Peking knot, the very finest embroidery technique.
The wider lower section has numerous ba...
The purse is made of silk embroidery, which is called Seed Embroidery 打籽繡, originating in one of the four major regional styles of Chinese embroidery—Suzhou embroidery (Su Xiu).
This Art Deco purse is ideal for photography sessions due to its collectible quality, but it is not suitable for everyday use given its delicate nature.
Size: 7 inches (17cm) long, 5.25 inches (13cm) wide.
Antique Chinese large rug with two blue, five-clawed dragons on a light yellow ground. Surrounded by auspicious symbols and clouds. The two dragons face each other over a mountain rising from waves. All in shades of blue and yellow with details in white.
Dimensions: 62" wide x 126" long
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Kesi Panel
The overall is 16.9 inches (43 cm) long by 15.98 inches (40.6 cm)wide. The panel is 10.03 inches (25.5 cm) long by 11 inches (28 cm) wide. The total weight is 7.3 Lb.
They have mild pulling and loss threads at the panel, chips at the wood frame, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Exquisite Chinese satin silk hand embroidered and hand sewn jacket and pleated skirt with drawstring waistband. Pristine condition, circa 1930s or 1940s, see last enlargement for reference. Jacket dimensions- sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 127cm/50in, length shoulder to bottom : 68cm/26in and width in the middle: 92cm/36in. Skirt length: 82cm/32in (not including fringe) and waist: 72cm/28in. Still very wearable!
Circa 1930’s/40s high collared side opening, “shan” from Hong Kong. Black diamond pattern silk satin and blue silk lining. All hand sewn with traditional knotted buttons. Excellent condition. Sleeve to sleeve width at shoulder: 119cm/46in, front length: 60cm/23in, center Width: 49cm/19in and bottom Width: 60cm/23.
Lovely traditional red silk satin child’s jacket with floral sprigs, circa first half 20th century, maybe even earlier. Excellent condition, except for the trim all hand embroidered and hand sewn. Old commercial trade cloth cotton lining. Would look good as a wall hanging. Width straight across shoulder 63cm/24.8in and H: 37cm/14.5in. Free shipping
Very rare, Gulong Miao children’s jacket from Guizhou. This is a side opening style, made from all hand woven cloth (except for the inner sleeve lining) with hand embroidered anthropomorphic figures, on a calendared greenish cotton ground. This pattern was only used on children’s clothing from this Miao subgroup. Excellent condition. Width: 75cm/29.5in (sleeve tip to sleeve tip) Length: 39cm/15.3in (collar to bottom). Free shipping.
Late 19th early 20th century blue satin silk woman’s wide sleeved upper garment (ao/shan). Excellent condition (appears to have never been worn) with glass buttons and greenish patterned lining. All hand sewn upper width: 118cm46in (sleeve end and to sleeve end), mid width 72cm/28in height 108cm/42in (top of collar to bottom)
1900's Chinese Manchu Embroidered Silk Platform Pedestal Shoes
They are 3.5 inches (8.8 cm) tall by 7.2 inches (18.2 cm) in length. The total weight is 0.5 Lb.
They are frayed and have loose threads, yellowing, discoloration, rubbing paint, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Silk Embroidered Lady's Robe with Horses Motif
It is 53.3 inches (135.4 cm) from shoulder to shoulder, 24 inches (61 cm) armpit to armpit, and 35.43 inches (90 cm) collar to hem and 35.78 inches (90.9 cm) wide at the bottom.
It has stains, yellowing, frayed silk, small tears, loose and loss of threads, discoloration, and wears (as seen in the photos).
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Special offer- marked down from $600. Fine three panel wedding blanket from the Bouyi (Buyi) ethnic group Libo County, Guizhou, China. The Bouyi are a relatively small ethnic group- so embroideries from them have become quite scarce. The supplementary weft “well” patterned embroidery is silk except for the black medallions- the field is all handspun cotton. The black border is a later addition made from hand woven cotton. Circa mid 20th century very good condition...
1900's Chinese Brocade Silk Embroidered Gold Thread Lady's Skirt
It is 46.85 inches (119 cm) in length by 39 inches (100 cm) wide on the top. It weighs 1.4 lb.
It has frayed silk, loose, pulling, and missing threads, tears and small holes at the border, fading, yellowing, and stains at the back, separated seam and wears (as seen in the photos).
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1900's Chinese Green Silk Velvet Embroidery Men's Robe
It is 61.9 inches (157.2 cm) from sleeve to sleeve, 23.9 inches (60.7 cm) armpit to armpit, and 50.6 inches (128.5 cm) collar to hem.
It has loose and missing threads, frayed at the edges, missing buttons, tears at the armpit, wear, and discolorations (as seen in the photos).
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Civil Rank Badge with Metallic Threads
Each badge 11.33 inches (28.8 cm) in length by 11.9 inches (30.3 cm) wide measured without frame. They weigh 4.2 lb. measured with frame.
They have loose and pulling threads, stains, tears, frayed at the edges, wears, separated seams, and discolorations (as seen in the photos). One glass panel has cracks.
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Only a wealthy Chinese woman would have been able to own this rare antique silk headband. Decorating each side of the headband are mirror images of an ornament depicting a bird and using the prized Kingfisher bird feathers. Intergrated with each kingfisher bird ornament is a finely embroidered bird on a branch.
There have been decorative textiles sewn into squares or rectangular shapes since the Edo period in Japan. The small squares are made for tea ceremonies; the medium to larger sized ones (called fukusa) are used to cover seasonal and ceremonial gifts. This old Chinese panel was acquired in Japan mixing into our fukusa collection.
A dragon and phoenix together symbolize the emperor and empress in China. The phoenix that is graciously presenting a peony, the sovereign of the flowers is embroi...
A Large and Fine Kesi of “Boys Play”:
Chinese, 19th Century,
This is framed professionally and well preserved, the silk tapestry finely woven with boys at play in a landscape ground including a group of imitating the emperor, kite flying, studying in the pavilion, playing catch, playing music, teasing, playing with crickets, playing blind boy’s bluff
and etc, all below swirling clouds and under blue sky woven, executed predominantly
in shades of red, grey, pink, black and white, aube...
Bamboo Vests were used as undershirts under silk garments. They served the duel purpose of allowing some air circulation and protected the silk garments from body oils. These vest were fragile and they have become very rare and hard to find. They were made with small pieces of bamboo which are literally strung together to form a garment. This bamboo vest is a particularly nice one. It was constructed of very small bamboo pieces, the edges of the garment are bound with a thin band of linen fab...
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...
A Fine Pair of Kossu both sides woven Panels on Silk:
China, Ching period, 19th Century,
Each of the kesi panels is woven in both sides as a same patern, depicting horsemen galloping through mountain passes
with in a rectangular border of flaming pearls and floral scrolls, the ground to the border of pale
green grey, the ground planes between the mountains woven in gilt thread
and the remaining subtly colored in shades of peach, brown, grey white and green.
and lavender outlined by blac...
This pair of Chinese lotus shoes, aka bound feet shoes, have a soft golden color silk vamp. Each side of the shoes is embroidered with the same pattern, and uses satin stitch silk thread.
The embroidery pattern on these lotus shoes has always mystified me. There is a woman and an animal that is possibly intended to be a giraffe. I vaguely remember some bits of information. The Chinese first heard about the African giraffes from verbal and written descriptions. They were fascinated wit...
A woven square taken from the front of a Chinese Emperor's robe with a front facing dragon in couched gold and a constellation symbol.
Yellow (or apricot yellow) robes could only be worn by the Emperor or Empress. The color has faded and changed to this current tan color. Each Emperor's robe had twelve symbols of Imperial Authority embroidered on it in specific places. We can see "The Constellation" which represents the handles of Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, just above the dragon's head. (...
A beautiful Chinese silk rug (6' x 9'); the yellow field bearing a central medallion of a front-facing dragon with four side-facing dragons in each corner, all on a stylized linked flower head ground, the border with stylized lotus, peony and other flowers of good fortune.
This is an old hand woven carpet in great quality. The whitish areas shown in some photos are reflections of light on the silk. The five claws dragons are woven on a brown metal background (gilt copper). The gilt is alm...
These antique Chinese hat stands are carved from an unknown wood. Their interlocking parts can be separated easily, so they may have been designed for traveling. They can be sold separately or in groups and used to "show off" your hat collection or as interesting artifacts of Qing dynasty culture.
The hat stand on the left side comes apart into 2 pieces and stands 11" high.
The stand on the right also comes apart into 3 sections with 2 pieces in each section. This stand is 12" tall.
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 Rare/Fine Kesi-Woven Silk Buddhist Priest’s Stole (Jiasha):
China, 19th Century
It’s a large Kesi-woven silk Buddhist priest’s stole (95 seated buddha figures)composed of ninty four bands of red silk neatly seamed together into 19 rows, each band woven with an each seated buddha is in the various colors, positions and details in band of the row, framed within four long border bands, each woven with a five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amidst cloud crolls,
It’s in ver...
