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Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance
Period | 19th Century | ||||||||||||
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Creation Date | 19th century | ||||||||||||
Description | A beautiful antique embroidered purse from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood shadow box frame with contrast deep blue color cloth matts. Owned by a noble lady, this purse would be for precious personal use holding intimate items such as small jewelry or perfume powder. It features a double flying butterfly motif on the front and was expertly embroidered in Peking chain knots, satin and couching stitches using a wide range of colorful silk thread. A complementary cutout of a small embroidery was included in the framing to balance the overall design. Provenance: Purchased from Norton's Oriental Galleries in Newport, Rhode Island. Fully labeled with notes on the back as shown. |
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Styles / Movements | Asian, Chinese Export, Traditional | ||||||||||||
Patterns | Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Handmade | ||||||||||||
Incollect Reference Number | 427289 |
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