Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Sleeve Band Panel Qing Dynasty Peony Bat 20x9

Description

View Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Sleeve Band Panel Qing Dynasty Peony Bat 20x9 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Age: 1850-1899 (Late Qing Dynasty). Up for sale is an authentic, 19th-century Chinese hand-embroidered silk textile panel from the late Qing Dynasty. This beautiful decorative piece was originally created as a matched pair of narrow sleeve bands (wanxiu) from a traditional court or informal robe. Category: Antiques > Asian Antiques > China > Robes & Textiles Primary Material: Silk & Metallic Thread Age: 1850-1899 (Late Qing Dynasty) Region of Origin: China Original/Reproduction: Antique Original **Item Overview:** Up for sale is an authentic, 19th-century Chinese hand-embroidered silk textile panel from the late Qing Dynasty. This beautiful decorative piece was originally created as a matched pair of narrow sleeve bands (wanxiu) from a traditional court or informal robe. A previous collector or textile maker seamlessly joined the matching bands lengthwise down the center to create a single, wider horizontal panel, beautifully finished with a black silk border and tan piping trim. **Design & Symbolism:** The central light blue damask silk panels feature vibrant, finely detailed embroidery. The composition showcases stylized, blooming peonies (symbolizing wealth and high honor), auspicious cloud bursts, and rounded melon/peach forms signifying longevity and abundance. The needlework utilizes masterful satin stitches to build soft color gradients, while the flower centers feature tightly packed "Forbidden Knots" (Peking knots) to create a distinct, raised beaded texture. **Dimensions:** - Total Width (including border): Approximately 9 inches - Inner Embroidered Section Width: Approximately 6 inches - Total Length: Approximately 20 inches **Condition Report & Structural Notes (Please Read Before Purchasing):** This is a genuine 19th-century textile and shows age-related wear common to historic silks. - The central embroidery and threads remain remarkably vibrant and secure. - There is severe localized fabric splitting and fraying ("silk shattering") along both vertical outer edges where the blue silk backing meets the tan piping. - Some loose embroidery threads extend across the black border on the sides. Do not pull or trim these threads. - Faint, minor water or oil-like surface staining is present on a small section of the outer black border. - The reverse side features a professionally added, semi-transparent open-weave linen/hemp conservation backing. This secondary fabric was structurally applied to support the antique silk ground, relieve tension, and prevent further fraying. This historic textile is a prime candidate for professional mounting or custom framing behind UV-protective museum glass, which will safely flatten the edges and halt further degradation. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they serve as the definitive representation of the item's condition. **Shipping & Handling:** The panel will be packed completely flat between sheets of acid-free glassine paper and rigid cardboard supports. It will NOT be folded or rolled to guarantee that the brittle antique silk fibers do not stress or break during transit. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Robes & Textiles.

Primary Material

Silk & Fabric

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

1850-1899

Country of Origin

China