Description:

**Originally Listed At $800**

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A large red plain-weave silk textile, beautifully brocaded with silk and metallic threads. The ground cloth features subtle scrolling floral motifs, stitched in a slightly darker red that blends elegantly into the background. Over this base, thicker silk threads in hues of white, green, and blue - alongside shimmering metallic gold - form a scene. Depicted are clouds, auspicious fu bats (symbols of good fortune), and blooming peony and chrysanthemum flowers, all surrounding a central figure of a man holding a military helmet, just out of reach of playful children below. The composition blends symbolism with a touch of narrative charm. Size of textile: 30" L x 16" W (76.2 cm x 40.6 cm); frame: 37" L x 23.5" W (94 cm x 59.7 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s

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  • Condition: Professionally mounted in a wood frame under glass and ready to display. Two holes above uppermost fu bat. Losses to silk embroidery in several areas throughout the piece : fu bat wings, figure's heads, and shoulders. Staining and discoloration.

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December 29, 2025 10:00 AM MST
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