8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
532
Silk embroidered military rank badge
Chinese, 19th Century and later
worked primarily in gold thread, with a leopard to the centre, surrounded by foliage, with a geometric and scrolling border, 25cm x 27cm and another embroidered panel, with a bronze-coloured ground central panel with consecutive floral borders, the larger border intricately embroidered with bats and peony-like flowers, 22cm x 26cm, (2)
Sold for £220
Estimated at £100 - £200
Silk embroidered military rank badge
Chinese, 19th Century and later
worked primarily in gold thread, with a leopard to the centre, surrounded by foliage, with a geometric and scrolling border, 25cm x 27cm and another embroidered panel, with a bronze-coloured ground central panel with consecutive floral borders, the larger border intricately embroidered with bats and peony-like flowers, 22cm x 26cm, (2)
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. The larger rank badge with pulls/loose thread and with potential signs of repair. With tape to the back of the frames. With labels to the back of the frames. With potential evidence of glue to the back of the larger frame.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
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Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
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Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
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