Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

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Posted by Shurething

13 years ago

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Description

I am looking for information on these tapestrys. Anything would be helpful, including the time period that these pieces may be from. The Chinese man who gave them away said they were found in his attic when he moved in the house. It is unknown how long they were there.

Category Asian Art

Medium Silk

Distinguishing marks Uses Forbidden knots, outlawed because the women using them ruined their eyesight.

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item 3 panels-1 6 ft by 2 ft, 2 4 ft by 2 ft (est.)

Date Period Pre-20th Century

History Was in attic of man's home for a number of years. Wife's Grandfather was Army doctor and delivered a baby at the home. These were given to him in lieu of payment.

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Price Paid (If known) Gift to American doctor for delivering baby in rural China

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

selling?i like it.chinese embroidery made 40 years ago.

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

Hi,

What's your asking price? I estimate they could be worth about $800.

thanks.

Rilki

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

3 panels?can you tell me the size of everyone?can we send by personal e mail?

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

not very old but $800 for all sounds fair.If the size is right we can make the deal.

and you may send me without the frames.will be cheaper for shipping.

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

hi when can we make the deal?

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

could you sell to me?

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Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

Hello,

i am interested in this piece, are you considering to sell it? what is your price?

Kind regards,

Hong Zhang

[email protected]

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