A LARGE SILK EMBROIDERY WALL-HANGING WITH SHOULAO, QING
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Silk with multi-colored silk and gold brocade threads, backside lined with plain silk, four metal loops for suspension. China, late Qing dynasty
This large embroidery shows a charming scene with the god of longevity, Shoulao, and three little boys. The children are reaching for the peach in the immortal's hand. To the left flying bats can be seen. The embroidery is done in various techniques such as meticulous Peking knot stitch, which is also known as the forbidden stitch.
Shape: Rectangular, vertical panel
Dimensions: 131 x 217 cm
Condition: Significant wear, the silk background is very frail with many tears. Background silk is also faded and shows stains, several loose threads
Provenance: Austrian private collection
清代紅緞壽老仙童刺綉挂幅
有使用痕跡,絲綢背景水漬非常明顯,褪色,污漬,開綫
奧地利私人收藏
This large embroidery shows a charming scene with the god of longevity, Shoulao, and three little boys. The children are reaching for the peach in the immortal's hand. To the left flying bats can be seen. The embroidery is done in various techniques such as meticulous Peking knot stitch, which is also known as the forbidden stitch.
Shape: Rectangular, vertical panel
Dimensions: 131 x 217 cm
Condition: Significant wear, the silk background is very frail with many tears. Background silk is also faded and shows stains, several loose threads
Provenance: Austrian private collection
清代紅緞壽老仙童刺綉挂幅
有使用痕跡,絲綢背景水漬非常明顯,褪色,污漬,開綫
奧地利私人收藏
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A LARGE SILK EMBROIDERY WALL-HANGING WITH SHOULAO, QING
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