172 - A PAIR OF CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANELS, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANELS, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Each is finely embroidered in silk thread on silk ground, depicting moths among flowering peonies within a decorative border, the moths being symbols of ancestral spirits, and the peony symbolizing wealth and honor. The narrow vertical format suggests the panels were originally part of a robe, screen, or architectural textile panel. Now framed. China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Dimensions: 16 x 5 in., (40.6 x 12.7 cm.) Condition: Both in very good condition. Well mounted and well preserved under the glass. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.