Chinese Qing pair of very tiny embroidered silk bound
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A tiny pair of bound feet shoes with beautiful embroidery and workmanship that are straight out of a chapter of Chinese culture and history.; The silk shoes are wedge shaped. They are light weight and have a gray quilted fabric sole. The heels are tiny with red and green silk coverings. The bodies of the shoes are embroidered in bands of colorful silk. They have black bands at the top of the shoe openings. Bands of silk brocade have been used to strengthen seems on the front and back.; MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 3 ½” (8.9 cm) long x 1 3/8” (3.5 cm) wide x 2 11/16” (6.8 cm) tall. Weighs 2.5 oz (70 g); CONDITION
They are in extremely good condition with no loose threads or tears. The silk fabric along the side of the heels is a bit faded. They were probably never worn, as the only wear is at the very tips of the toes. They are clearly old though.; Small works of fabric art that were made by expert workman. This pair of shoes is a delicate work of fabric art.; ___________________; To receive a notification of new items in our shop, price changes, or important announcements, please click on the “favorite shop” link (the one with the little heart) just above and to the right of the price at the top of this page.; To receive special offers please sign up directly from our personal website which you can find under "favorite links" on our Ruby Lane shop's home page. (Ruby Lane doesn't allow us to post urls here)
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A tiny pair of bound feet shoes with beautiful embroidery and workmanship that are straight out of a chapter of Chinese culture and history.; The silk shoes are wedge shaped. They are light weight and have a gray quilted fabric sole. The heels are tiny with red and green silk coverings. The bodies of the shoes are embroidered in bands of colorful silk. They have black bands at the top of the shoe openings. Bands of silk brocade have been used to strengthen seems on the front and back.; MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 3 ½” (8.9 cm) long x 1 3/8” (3.5 cm) wide x 2 11/16” (6.8 cm) tall. Weighs 2.5 oz (70 g); CONDITION
They are in extremely good condition with no loose threads or tears. The silk fabric along the side of the heels is a bit faded. They were probably never worn, as the only wear is at the very tips of the toes. They are clearly old though.; Small works of fabric art that were made by expert workman. This pair of shoes is a delicate work of fabric art.; ___________________; To receive a notification of new items in our shop, price changes, or important announcements, please click on the “favorite shop” link (the one with the little heart) just above and to the right of the price at the top of this page.; To receive special offers please sign up directly from our personal website which you can find under "favorite links" on our Ruby Lane shop's home page. (Ruby Lane doesn't allow us to post urls here)
Reserve: $100.00
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Chinese Qing pair of very tiny embroidered silk bound
Estimate $120 - $150
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