California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 January 09, 2016  January 09, 2016

 Lot # 8109 
A FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY    清 仙人人物湘繡


  • Dimension: Height: 29 3/4 in (75.5 cm) Width: 27 in (68.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $100
  • Estimate To: $200

The silk embroidery, Xiang Xiu, depicts a scholar, with a Ruyi in one hand and lotus leaf on the other, riding on a qilin. Flowers, plants, trees, bat, and grass surrounds the rider. On each corner, there's well stitched and different flowers. Two pattern bands encase the entire embroidery. 19th century.