Antique Chinese Clothing Panel 5 Clawed Dragon Ming Xizong? Presented Diplomat
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20373476 | Region of Origin: Chinese |
| Sub-Type: Wall Hanging | Product: Textile |
| Original/Repro: Antique Original | Primary Material: Silk |
Interesting very old Chinese clothing panel in rather tatty faded condition BUT with a facinating section of older frame attached to the back.
Frame approx. 24" x 10 1/2".
I almost threw this out as it is pretty tatty but under the brown paper on the back of the frame I found a section of older frame with a piece of paper attached that reads:
"Presented in appreciation of service to Walter Beaupre Townley. Regards from all at the Old Legation. Panel from Ming Xizong, ...6 August 1903 Peking".
I have absolutely no idea what this is or who he was but thought it might be of interest to someone.
The red silk used for the embroidery is very faded with age and the panel has some stains/marks/signs of age.The frame has damage to the edges and a circular slither of glass knocked out (last photo top left corner) - please see photos as part of description.If this is anything special - it would benefit from re-framing but should keep the presentation piece from the original frame as part of its history.
Will be sent strongly packaged by tracked post.
Please note that international postage is by eBay global shipping only.
Thanks for looking
Frame approx. 24" x 10 1/2".
I almost threw this out as it is pretty tatty but under the brown paper on the back of the frame I found a section of older frame with a piece of paper attached that reads:
"Presented in appreciation of service to Walter Beaupre Townley. Regards from all at the Old Legation. Panel from Ming Xizong, ...6 August 1903 Peking".
I have absolutely no idea what this is or who he was but thought it might be of interest to someone.
The red silk used for the embroidery is very faded with age and the panel has some stains/marks/signs of age.The frame has damage to the edges and a circular slither of glass knocked out (last photo top left corner) - please see photos as part of description.If this is anything special - it would benefit from re-framing but should keep the presentation piece from the original frame as part of its history.
Will be sent strongly packaged by tracked post.
Please note that international postage is by eBay global shipping only.
Thanks for looking
