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Chinese Silk Embroidery - Vintage, Signed, Canton Manton de Manila or Piano Shawl

By GotStuff4U, 9 May, 2022
Description

Very large signed Chinese silk embroidered piano shawl or Canton Manton De Manila. Excellent condition. No stains or holes. Minor fraying of fringe. Exquisite workmanship. Found in an attic in a Holt Renfrew box.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Silk
Distinguishing marks
Maker's signature or name of fashion house? I am assuming it is Cantonese writing. I need it interpreted. See last photo.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
83 inches by 83 inches
Date Period
Late Qing
Weight
4 pounds
History
Exquisitely embroidered on both sides, this vintage Manton de Manilla boasts mastery of the ancient craft for which Canton (modern Guangzhou) is known. It was purchased at an estate auction and was in a Holt Renfrew box. It was likely specially designed haute couture piece of the time, and unlike other similar silk embroidered shawls on the market, this one is signed by the artist.
For Sale?
No
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