A large strip of gold brocaded silk, probably curtain fabric. Early Qing,
second half 17th century. Mint condition with one selvage. This is probably a
remainder that has never been used and has been stored in a dark place for
centuries- the colouring still strong and fresh as if made yesterday. Dim.: HxW
129 x 31 cm. Mounted on blue cotton on foam board (136x37cm). A robe with
similar compostion and colours is in collection of the Cleveland museum of Art
and has been published in John Vollmer, Silks for Thrones and Altars - the Myrna
Myers Collection. Cat. nr. 43. (see enlargement pictures). Reduced in price from
6.150 euro to 4.000 euro. A large strip of gold brocaded silk, probably curtain
fabric. Early Qing, second half 17th century. Mint condition with one selvage.
This is probably a remainder that has never been used and has been stored in a
dark place for centuries- the colouring still strong and fresh as if made
yesterday. Dim.: HxW 129 x 31 cm. Mounted on blue cotton on foam board
(136x37cm). A robe with similar compostion and colours is in collection of the
Cleveland museum of Art and has been published in John Vollmer, Silks for
Thrones and Altars - the Myrna Myers Collection. Cat. nr. 43. (see enlargement
pictures).
TX01 - Gold brocaded silk
Early Qing
Second half 17th century
129 x31 cm
€ 4400
Excellent condition