Chinese ceremonial fabric
dating back to the first half of the 19th century (Qing period) in embroidered silk embellished with metallic applications, in shades of red-orange, gold and magenta with golden metal studs and golden fringes.
uniparous. 64×131
The central band features male figures in traditional Chinese clothing and four roundels with figurative scenes; the decorative bands feature floral motifs with garlands and continuous floral shoots.
Probably used as a ceremonial banner for processions or festivities, it shows some signs of silk wear and partial fading of colors, and is configured as a great example of Chinese textile art due to the high technical quality of the embroidery and the well-preserved traditional iconography.
Chinese ceremonial fabric
dating back to the first half of the 19th century (Qing period) in embroidered silk embellished with metallic applications, in shades of crimson red, gold, beige, grey-green and pink.
uniparous. 49×101
The horizontal fabric is organized into parallel horizontal bands with different decorative levels.
In the upper beige and gold band there is space for delicate floral embroidery with garlands, buds and stylized flowers.
In the intermediate band with a darker background we find narrative or symbolic scenes but it is in the central band that the most important elements are found with elaborate embroidery with polychrome silk threads and gold depicting birds, floral motifs and foliage.
This too, probably used as a ceremonial banner for processions or holidays, is in fair/good condition considering the age with a natural aging of the silk and partial fading of the colours.
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