Parcel of two East Asian embroideries, each c. 52 x 109 cm,
probably Korea, 18th/19th century, silk and gold embroidery on silk ground, the hangings display three foo dogs in two symmetrical lines, serving as watch lions in protected places in Buddhist religion, the images are additionally decorated with paillettes framed with brass and mesh-braided decorative fringes, the fragile silk foundation presents several damaged spots, mounted on plate. Lit.: Young Yang Chung, silken threads, A History of Embroidery in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
16.09.2014 - 12:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 625.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 500.- to EUR 700.-
Parcel of two East Asian embroideries, each c. 52 x 109 cm,
probably Korea, 18th/19th century, silk and gold embroidery on silk ground, the hangings display three foo dogs in two symmetrical lines, serving as watch lions in protected places in Buddhist religion, the images are additionally decorated with paillettes framed with brass and mesh-braided decorative fringes, the fragile silk foundation presents several damaged spots, mounted on plate. Lit.: Young Yang Chung, silken threads, A History of Embroidery in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
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| Auction: | Oriental Carpets, Textiles and Tapestries |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 16.09.2014 - 12:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 11.09. - 16.09.2014 |
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