A BLACK SILK EMBROIDERY WITH COLORFUL ROUNDEL, REPUBLICAN PERIOD
A BLACK SILK EMBROIDERY WITH COLORFUL ROUNDEL, REPUBLICAN PERIOD
Silk with multi-colored silk threads
China, Republican period
This square black silk embroidery shows a central roundel with butterflies and chrysanthemums, surrounded by further floral arrangements. The panel consists of three joint segments and is framed by a woven band showing floral decoration and auspicious objects.
Shape: Square panel
Dimensions: 112 x 112 cm
Condition: Good condition with only minor wear and few open stitches or loose threads. The outer border is somewhat frail with few tears and holes.
Provenance: Old Austrian Private collection, assembled in the 1930s to early 1950s