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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Silk Hand Embroidery Panels of Flowers, Bats, Moths

$2,250
£1,734.33
€2,074.62
CA$3,272.11
A$3,373.29
CHF 1,916.68
MX$42,699.73
NOK 21,948.63
SEK 22,993.91
DKK 15,509.07

About the Item

These exceptional 19th century Chinese silk hand embroidery panels, created during the Qing Dynasty, exemplify the refinement and technical mastery of traditional Chinese textile arts. Executed with remarkable precision, each panel features an intricate arrangement of flowers, auspicious bats, and delicate moths, embroidered in blue and ivory silk and metallic threads against a richly woven damask silk ground. The embroidery showcases the highly specialized forbidden (seed) stitch technique, prized for its density, subtle texture, and luminous surface. The motifs are densely and meticulously worked, creating a sophisticated interplay of color, symbolism, and surface depth. Rendered on a green silk background, the fine stitchwork reflects the hand of accomplished artisans and the elevated standards of Qing Dynasty court and scholar-class textiles. The panels remain original and untouched, preserving their historical integrity. As expected of textiles of this age, there is wear along the edges, including thinning and loss to the silk ground, while the embroidery itself remains intact with no loss of stitches, as documented in the photographs. A rare opportunity to acquire authentic Qing Dynasty embroidery, ideally suited for conservation framing, these panels would make striking wall-mounted textile art, offering elegance, cultural symbolism. Dimensions: 13” x 16” x 0.2” (Each in a Pair) Date of Manufacture: 19th Century Place of Origin: China Material: Silk embroidery on silk Condition: Fair The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2067 19th century Chinese embroidery, antique silk panels, Chinese textile art, embroidered wall art, vintage silk embroidery, Qing dynasty embroidery, framed antique textiles, Chinese hand embroidery, interior design wall decor, floral silk panel, bats moths embroidery, antique Asian art, luxury wall hangings, museum-quality textiles, home decor antiques.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Embroidered,Hand-Crafted
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 20671stDibs: LU8224239386952

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