Tapestry - 63 cm - 94 cm

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Antique Chinese silk embroidered tapestry in Qing Dynasty style (c. 1850–1900), measuring 63 × 94 cm, depicting a chinoiserie scene with qilin figures and a human on a golden elephant, with dominant red and gold colors and details in blue, green and white; condition: in good used condition with small signs of age and stains.

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An antique Chinese silk embroidered tapestry, depicting a chinoiserie scene with mythological figures and floral motifs.
Present figures of qilin (mythological creatures similar to lions or deer) and a human figure on a golden elephant.
The colors are vibrant, dominated by red and gold, with details in blue, green and white.
It could date back to the 19th century or earlier.

An antique Chinese silk embroidered tapestry, depicting a chinoiserie scene with mythological figures and floral motifs.
Present figures of qilin (mythological creatures similar to lions or deer) and a human figure on a golden elephant.
The colors are vibrant, dominated by red and gold, with details in blue, green and white.
It could date back to the 19th century or earlier.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Material
Silk
Country of Origin
China
Dynastic Style/Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Height
63 cm
Width
94 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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Objects sold
Private

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