Pleated Apron Skirt, Baizhequn

Description:

Pleated Apron Skirt, Baizhequn, China, late 19th/early 20th century, mauve silk embroidered with rectangular panels of butterflies and peonies, the pleats embellished with similar motifs, trimmed with contrasting blue floral embroidery, lg. 38 1/2 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $400-600

Water damage mostly visible on reverse of edge of one panel, few minor stains front of one panel, minor holes to front of the other.


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