A group of four embroidered silk accessories
Late Qing/Republic period
Each embroidered in polychrome silk threads: the first a fan case in counted stitch with circular and rectangular shou medallions set against intricate diaper patterns above a dissolved lishui border at the base; the second a purse in counted stitch displaying 'One Hundred Antiques' on a turquoise ground; the third a purse in counted stitch with dissolved dragon scrolls in shades of blue on a scarlet ground; the fourth a purse embroidered in knotted stitch with brightly hued flowers on a turquoise ground.
12in (30.5cm) length of fan case
4 1/2 to 5 1/4in (11.5 to 3.5cm) width of purses
Each embroidered in polychrome silk threads: the first a fan case in counted stitch with circular and rectangular shou medallions set against intricate diaper patterns above a dissolved lishui border at the base; the second a purse in counted stitch displaying 'One Hundred Antiques' on a turquoise ground; the third a purse in counted stitch with dissolved dragon scrolls in shades of blue on a scarlet ground; the fourth a purse embroidered in knotted stitch with brightly hued flowers on a turquoise ground.
12in (30.5cm) length of fan case
4 1/2 to 5 1/4in (11.5 to 3.5cm) width of purses
Sold for
US$ 9,375
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
gift of Colonel John and Mrs. Mary Young
Lot heading
Textiles
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Category: Asian Art
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