ANTIQUE 19th C QI ' ING CHINESE WOMEN EMBROIDERED SILK BOUND FOOT LOTUS SHOES 3
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:2004013 | Type: Embroidered Silk Shoes |
Primary Material: Silk & Fabric | Region of Origin: China |
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
Color: Multi-Color |
Beautiful rare antique late 19th/ early 20th century Qi'ing dynasty Chinese woman bound foot "lotus" shoes in purple color satin silk material with embroidered from both sides small flowers. The shoes have some type of a hard base helping them to keep the shape and not bend (probably some type of a hard carton board).
The shoes measure 6 7/8" (17 cm) long, if measure the sol...es.
WHAT A RARE FIND!
Condition: excellent antique condition with no visible damages or imperfections aside light signs of time and wear, those are antique shoes, not new.