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Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

By Shurething, 13 March, 2012
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.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Gift to American doctor for delivering baby in rural China
For Sale?
No
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r.401030550@gm…

11 years 2 months ago

Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

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

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Rilki

10 years 6 months ago

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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r.401030550@gm…

10 years 6 months ago

In reply to Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch by Rilki

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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r.401030550@gm…

10 years 6 months ago

In reply to Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch by Rilki

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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r.401030550@gm…

10 years 5 months ago

In reply to Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch by Rilki

Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

hi when can we make the  deal?

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r.401030550@gm…

10 years 5 months ago

Re: Antique Silk Chinese Tapestry using "Forbidden" stitch

could you sell to me?

 

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Hong Zhang

8 years 11 months ago

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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