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Bid 800.00
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02/12 17:11 EST

Embroidered Silk Qing Bedside Hangings
February 2014 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Colorful embroidered silk shapes linked together with beads and loops create these long, mobile-like bedside hangings from late 19th century China. The auspicious shapes and symbols convey wishes for a long and successful life. These were made in Shaanxi Province, hung on either side of a bed, and originally, of course, were displayed without frames and glass as shown here. Each hanging is assembled from nine cutout shapes. The bottom black section is edged with a ruyi shape, emblem of long life...
Bid 175.00
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03/26 11:56 EDT