Featured Chinese embroidery panels

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Potteryplease, Jan 7, 2022.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Hi. I'm hoping someone has some info on these two Chinese embroidered panels. The fronts look old to me and have some sort of narrative reference: in one a women seems to be presenting a baby and in the other the older man is giving an object of some sort. Are they antique and what may have been their purpose?

    The weird thing is they seem sewn to contemporary cardboard. Huh? Were they removed from something else and then mounted to keep them flat? Is the red thread on the edges not original?

    They are each about 22 inches across.

    Thank you in advance!

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  2. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Possibly one uses what one has handy??
     
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  3. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    I am a collector and big fan of Chinese silk embroidery, and I am always on the hunt for pieces. I am not an expert by any means, though. I am still learning.
    After the revolution, the formal robes of the wealthy and ruling class were cut up and sold. Often these pieces found themselves outside of China. I am not sure whether these are antiques, or reproductions created for the tourist market.
     
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  4. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Interesting. Thanks for the idea!
     
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Id get rid of that cardboard. I cant imagine the acid in it is good for those.
     
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  6. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    And do it carefully... :)
     
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  7. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Can I 'bump' this thread, and tag people with Asian art knowledge? @Any Jewelry @Ce BCA @Mat or anyone else?

    Thank you!
     
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Ditto.
     
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