64 X 53cm Early Chinese Silk Kesi

Name: 64 X 53cm Early Chinese Silk Kesi
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1154979
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by James Cohen Antique Carpets

Description

Late17th or early 18th century Chinese silk textile featuring a lotus on a very unusual, and auspicious, green ground. Kesi are noted for their fine weave and playful colours but I have not seen another with a green ground. Nice early example professionally mounted and ready to display.

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1154979

Dealers Notes

My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description

Late17th or early 18th century Chinese silk textile featuring a lotus on a very unusual, and auspicious, green ground.

“

Kesi are noted for their fine weave and playful colours but I have not seen another with a green ground.

James Cohen Antique Carpets

Nice early example professionally mounted and ready to display.

Physical Dimensions

Height

53cm (20.87")

Width

64cm (25.20")

Date of Manufacture