Antique Chinese Cinnabar Orange Silk Forbidden Stitch Embroidered Butterfly Robe
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:85952 | Region of Origin: China |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Color: Orange | Primary Material: Silk & Fabric |
| Featured Refinements: Antique Chinese Silk |
Untitled Document Antique Chinese Cinnabar Silk Colorful Forbidden Stitch Embroidered Butterfly Robe
This antique Chinese cinnabar silk colorful forbidden stitch embroidered butterfly robe dates from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is made of a cinnabar orange color silk damask weave fabric with a woven floral pattern design, colorful raised padded satin stitch ...and forbidden stitch Peking knot hand embroidery work of butterflies, pumpkins, peony flowers which represent fertility, birth and young love. There are yellow silk fabric sleeve band cuffs with colorful forbidden stitch hand embroidered variety of flowers and vases outlined in gold thread couching work. This beautiful butterfly robe has a long surcoat style, is loose fitting, with long full flared wide sleeves, black silk blue embroidered butterfly flower trim edging, collar, side vents, black silk knotted toggle closures down the front and is fully lined in a blue silk fabric. The robe measures 41 inches long, with a 48 inch chest, 48 inch waist and 13 inch wide sleeve cuffs. It is in good condition, with some slight faint fade discoloration, a few faint small water spot stains and a small frayed area of trim edging on the bottom and inside silk lining. This is truly a wonderful piece of Chinese wearable art!
Items are described as accurately as possible, sold as found, possibly having some imperfections and flaws.
Winning bidder needs to respond within 3 days from close of auction.
Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise we reserve the right to resell the item.
Items come from a nonsmoking environment.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
©1999-2019 1860-1960
This antique Chinese cinnabar silk colorful forbidden stitch embroidered butterfly robe dates from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty. It is made of a cinnabar orange color silk damask weave fabric with a woven floral pattern design, colorful raised padded satin stitch ...and forbidden stitch Peking knot hand embroidery work of butterflies, pumpkins, peony flowers which represent fertility, birth and young love. There are yellow silk fabric sleeve band cuffs with colorful forbidden stitch hand embroidered variety of flowers and vases outlined in gold thread couching work. This beautiful butterfly robe has a long surcoat style, is loose fitting, with long full flared wide sleeves, black silk blue embroidered butterfly flower trim edging, collar, side vents, black silk knotted toggle closures down the front and is fully lined in a blue silk fabric. The robe measures 41 inches long, with a 48 inch chest, 48 inch waist and 13 inch wide sleeve cuffs. It is in good condition, with some slight faint fade discoloration, a few faint small water spot stains and a small frayed area of trim edging on the bottom and inside silk lining. This is truly a wonderful piece of Chinese wearable art!
Items are described as accurately as possible, sold as found, possibly having some imperfections and flaws.
Winning bidder needs to respond within 3 days from close of auction.
Payment must be received within 7 days otherwise we reserve the right to resell the item.
Items come from a nonsmoking environment.
International Buyers - Please Note:
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.
©1999-2019 1860-1960
