Silk - China - Guangxu (1875-1908)

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Two silk shoes from China in the Guangxu period (1875–1908), hand-embroidered with the Lotus d’Or motif, each 11 cm high by 17 cm wide, authentic and in correct condition.

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Subject: Ancient Chinese "Golden Lotus" Shoes
Description:
Pair of hand-embroidered shoes, typical of the tradition of the "Golden Lotus" (金莲) in ancient China. These pieces, tied to the historical practice of foot binding, were a symbol of social status and refinement under the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Subject: Ancient Chinese "Golden Lotus" Shoes
Description:
Pair of hand-embroidered shoes, typical of the tradition of the "Golden Lotus" (金莲) in ancient China. These pieces, tied to the historical practice of foot binding, were a symbol of social status and refinement under the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Guangxu (1875-1908)
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
China
Material
Silk
Height
11 cm
Width
17 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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