Five assorted Chinese embroideries, 19th century

Five assorted Chinese embroideries

19th century

Comprising one yellow-ground 'bird' embroidery; one kesi 'warrior' embroidery; one orange-ground 'floral' embroidery with forbidden stitch; one purple-ground 'landscape' embroidery; and one dark-ground 'figures' embroidery with goldwork. (5).

H: 57 1/2, W: 16 1/2 in. (H: 146.05, W: 41.91 cm. (largest))

Provenance: Private collection, Plano, Texas.

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Condition Report: Purple-ground with tearing to silk; dark-ground with tearing throughout; all with wear commensurate with age.