Galata Souvenir Gold Thread Embroidered Panel
Silk velvet panel with golden broc…

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Galata Souvenir Gold Thread Embroidered Panel Silk velvet panel with golden brocade and Galata Tower embroidery, Galata Tower memory inscription in Ottoman and English, edged with golden brocade tassels, 47x40 cm

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Galata Souvenir Gold Thread Embroidered Panel

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Chinese-style disguise in satin richly embroidered with gold thread, pearls and sequins, consisting of a large dress embroidered at the bottom, a coat with large pagoda sleeves, a two-panel stole fringed with gold thread; a pair of embroidered leather slippers and an embroidered headdress adorned with pearls are included (accidents).

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A LARGE EMBROIDERED WALL PANEL, QING A LARGE EMBROIDERED WALL PANEL, QING China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912). Of rectangular form, embroidered in satin stitch with silk threads and gold brocade on a red silk background, depicting a continuous scene with members of the court, attendants, and warriors, framed by two floral bands, the top with vases issuing flowers and characters, overall inset with few metal and glass elements. Polychrome fringes with tassels decorate the lower edge. Condition: Overall good condition with signs of age and wear, staining, soiling, some losses, and few loose threads. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Dimensions: Size 474 x 67 cm

Estim. 200 - 400 TRY

AN EMBROIDERED ‘JINGU GARDEN’ SILK PANEL, LATE QING DYNASTY AN EMBROIDERED ‘JINGU GARDEN’ SILK PANEL, LATE QING DYNASTY China, c. 1900s. The rectangular panel finely embroidered with courtiers in a palace garden scene surrounded by trees, phoenix, and rockwork, all framed by a brocade lotus border. The upper right reading ‘Jingu garden’. With silk lining and metal rings for suspension. Provenance: Austrian private collection. Condition: Good condition with light wear, few minuscule stains, few small tears, and loose threads, all as expected. Dimensions: Size 104.3 x 54.5 cm ‘Jingu garden’ is a poem written by the famous Tang dynasty poet Du Mu. The garden was located northeast of the present-day city of Luoyang.

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