CHINA - Lot 34

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CHINA - Lot 34
CHINA Embroidered tapestry border, featuring very fine tapestry stitch and running stitch on linen fabric, using multicolored silk threads and gold and silver metallic threads, decorated with seasonal flowers (peonies, chrysanthemums, lotuses), foliage, scrollwork, birds (pheasants, birds of paradise), and small animals, arranged in a continuous horizontal band. The design is characterized by great finesse, a richness of tones, monochromatic effects, and a masterful attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the plumage. Original twisted and knotted fringes along the lower edge. Lined with a strip of canvas on the back. Canton (Guangdong), Imperial Workshop of Canton Late 18th century, Qing Dynasty, likely the Qianlong period (1736–1795) 73 cm x 237 cm (Slight oxidation, minor wear, and a few small stains. No visible restorations) Provenance: former collection of Mr. Agop Indjoudjian. Comparisons: -Guimet Museum, inv. MG 8656; -Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, inv. 5716; -Victoria and Albert Museum, London, inv. T.30.1975.
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