Antique Chinese Peking Knot Silk Embroidered Butterfly Gourd Medallion Robe Trim
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:48798204 | Region of Origin: China |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Color: Red | Primary Material: Silk & Fabric |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Chinese Silk |
Untitled Document Antique Chinese Peking Knot Silk Embroidered Butterfly Gourd Medallion Robe Trim
This antique Chinese Peking knot silk embroidered butterfly gourd medallion robe trim dates from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is made of a red silk fabric with varying shades of blue silk raised padded satin stitch hand embroidery work of flowers, butterflies with black white striped... antennae, gourds in the center and yellow Peking knot forbidden stitch stamen flower accents. The butterfly and gourd are symbols of long life and longevity. This large circular roundel medallion trim might have come off of an older Manchu robe for added decoration and symbolism. It has has been matted with a blue damask weave silk ribbon trim and a light blue cut silk damask weave pattern trim edging, backing, suitable and ready for framing, with a "Peking, China" paper label on the back. It measures 14 inches wide and is in good condition, with only a few faint small stains (see close-up). This is truly a beautiful one of a kind piece of antique Chinese textile embroidery art!
Items are described as accurately as possible, sold as found, possibly having some imperfections and flaws.
Winning bidder needs to respond within 3 days from close of auction.
Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise we reserve the right to resell the item.
Items come from a nonsmoking environment.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
©1999-2021 1860-1960
This antique Chinese Peking knot silk embroidered butterfly gourd medallion robe trim dates from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is made of a red silk fabric with varying shades of blue silk raised padded satin stitch hand embroidery work of flowers, butterflies with black white striped... antennae, gourds in the center and yellow Peking knot forbidden stitch stamen flower accents. The butterfly and gourd are symbols of long life and longevity. This large circular roundel medallion trim might have come off of an older Manchu robe for added decoration and symbolism. It has has been matted with a blue damask weave silk ribbon trim and a light blue cut silk damask weave pattern trim edging, backing, suitable and ready for framing, with a "Peking, China" paper label on the back. It measures 14 inches wide and is in good condition, with only a few faint small stains (see close-up). This is truly a beautiful one of a kind piece of antique Chinese textile embroidery art!
Items are described as accurately as possible, sold as found, possibly having some imperfections and flaws.
Winning bidder needs to respond within 3 days from close of auction.
Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise we reserve the right to resell the item.
Items come from a nonsmoking environment.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
©1999-2021 1860-1960
