Chinese Silk Embroidered Kimono Panels - 19th Century

Name: Chinese Silk Embroidered Kimono Panels - 19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1039512
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Vicky Thomas Antiques

Description

Here are two Chinese embroidered silk kimono sleeve panels, presented mounted in a gilt frame, dating to the late 19th Century or early 20th Century.

Having studied the panels closely I wonder if they might have once formed the sleeves of a wedding gown, as the design features a couple set on some of the major landmarks of life, surrounded by flowers, trees, mountains and rivers. One sleeve is topped by the sun and the other the moon.

The design is worked onto cream silk in hues of blues and creams and features extensive gold thread-work which really catches the light. The majority of the embroidery is wrought in 'the forbidden stitch', so called because the fineness of the work was said to cause eyestrain to the needleworker or even blindness!

The panel measures 55cm tall by 25cm wide framed, the image itself being 49cm by 17 cm. Its in great condition with the colours still bright and vibrant.

I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.

Physical Dimensions

Height

55cm (21.65")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1039512

Description

Here are two Chinese embroidered silk kimono sleeve panels, presented mounted in a gilt frame, dating to the late 19th Century or early 20th Century.

Having studied the panels closely I wonder if they might have once formed the sleeves of a wedding gown, as the design features a couple set on some of the major landmarks of life, surrounded by flowers, trees, mountains and rivers. One sleeve is topped by the sun and the other the moon.

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The design is worked onto cream silk in hues of blues and creams and features extensive gold thread-work which really catches the light.

Vicky Thomas Antiques

The majority of the embroidery is wrought in 'the forbidden stitch', so called because the fineness of the work was said to cause eyestrain to the needleworker or even blindness!

fig 1. CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED KIMONO PANELS - 19TH CENTURY — fig 1. Chinese Silk Embroidered Kimono Panels - 19th Century

The panel measures 55cm tall by 25cm wide framed, the image itself being 49cm by 17 cm. Its in great condition with the colours still bright and vibrant.

I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.