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19th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk Hand Embroidery Framed Panel

$1,900
£1,421.14
€1,661.43
CA$2,685.93
A$2,698.37
CHF 1,556.44
MX$32,837.77
NOK 18,080.25
SEK 18,340.46
DKK 12,420.16

About the Item

This exquisite 19th century Chinese silk hand-embroidered panel, created during the Qing Dynasty, exemplifies the highest level of traditional Chinese textile artistry. Executed with extraordinary precision, the composition features a densely worked arrangement of flowers, auspicious bats, and delicate moths, rendered against a luminous blue silk ground woven with a subtle damask pattern. The embroidery employs the highly specialized forbidden (seed) stitch technique, using a refined combination of silk and metallic threads to create remarkable depth, texture, and tonal variation. Each motif is meticulously articulated, resulting in a surface of exceptional richness and visual complexity. The fineness of the stitch work reflects the skill of master artisans, making this panel both a decorative and cultural treasure. An outstanding example of Qing Dynasty silk embroidery. The harmonious balance of imagery and craftsmanship makes this textile ideal for use as a framed wall panel as part of a sophisticated collection of Asian decorative arts. Dimensions: 12” x 15” x 0.5” Date of Manufacture: 19th Century Place of Origin: China Material: Silk embroidery on silk, glass, wood Condition: Good The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2342 19th Century Chinese Silk Embroidery, Qing Dynasty Textile, Chinese Hand Embroidery Panel, Forbidden Stitch Embroidery, Antique Chinese Silk Textile, Chinese Silk Wall Panel, Qing Dynasty Embroidery Art, Antique Asian Textile, Framed Chinese Silk Embroidery, Decorative Chinese Textile Art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barrington, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 23421stDibs: LU8224248381402

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