Fine Silk Embroidered Panels with Waves and Auspicious Symbols: C19th China
Item Details.
Hand embroidered in China, circa 19th century extremly fine silk embroidered panels with water/waves, and auspicious objects. Probably made for a woman’s traditional embroidered robe, these would have been stitched above the hems of the front and back robe panels.
Expertly hand worked in shades of blue silks worked with incredible skill to form undulating water with foam topped waves. Also with laid couched gold gilt wrapped thread work.
The embroideries have symbolic objects floating amongst the waves including:
Fish - wealth and abundance
Peonies - prosperity, wealth & honour.
Gourds - fertility
Flaming pearl - good fortune
This is a great example of museum quality embroidery from this era, and are a good study pieces or for design inspiration.
They would benefit by being stretched and mounted, individually or in pairs.
The price quoted is for ONE panel.
Measurements:
2 panels: 38cm w 40cm h
Condition:
In excellent antique condition for a silk embroidery from this era.