A Chinese embroidered silk roundel
Chinese embroidered silk roundel, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The circular panel depicts a bird perched on a flowering branch, surrounded by a scrolling floral border, all finely worked in polychrome silk threads on a russet-brown satin ground. Likely originally applied to an informal lady’s robe or garment. Hand-embroidered with detailed stitching and traditional auspicious motifs.Diameter: 18 inches.
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Shows age-related wear, creasing, and fabric undulation consistent with period use.
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Chinese embroidered silk roundel, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The circular panel depicts a bird perched on a flowering branch, surrounded by a scrolling floral border, all finely worked in polychrome silk threads on a russet-brown satin ground. Likely originally applied to an informal lady’s robe or garment. Hand-embroidered with detailed stitching and traditional auspicious motifs.Diameter: 18 inches.
Condition
Shows age-related wear, creasing, and fabric undulation consistent with period use.