04-23-201304-24-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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April 23, 2013 02:00 PMCalender
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Manchu Wedding Robe

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$8,610$7,000
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2647BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 23, 2013 2:00PM

Description:

Manchu Wedding Robe, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),embroidered in count stitch on red silk gauze with eight roundels comprising peonies, chrysanthemums, and butterflies, all amidst scattered flowers above a lishui border with ruyi, double-coin, and other auspicious emblems in the rolling waves, the black collar and wide horseshoe cuffs densely embroidered with flowers and butterflies, with gilt brocade trimming, 55 x 78 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

faded red ground; otherwise in good condition


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Keywords

China, Qing Dynasty