Womens Antique Jacket OS Silk Qing Dynasty Dark Brown Embroidered Figures

Description

View Womens Antique Jacket OS Silk Qing Dynasty Dark Brown Embroidered Figures with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Authentic late Qing Dynasty Han Chinese woman's informal jacket (ao). Structural integrity of the dark silk ground remains solid. Cream silk borders show age-appropriate oxidation, spotting, and water staining. CONDITION: Condition Rating: Good Condition Description: Authentic 19th-century condition. Structural integrity of the dark silk ground remains solid. Cream silk borders show age-appropriate oxidation, spotting, and water staining. Minor localized thread wear on metallic couching and some loose stitches at friction points. DESCRIPTION: Authentic late Qing Dynasty Han Chinese woman's informal jacket (ao) Dark brown silk ground with exceptionally wide cream borders and woven ribbon trim Dense hand-embroidery featuring narrative figural scenes in Peking knot (forbidden stitch) and couched metallic thread Maker/Brand: Unknown Item Type: Jacket Department/Size: Women's / OS Material: Silk, Gold-Tone Thread, Silver-Tone Thread Era/Age: 1860s-1890s Style/Aesthetic: Traditional Hanfu Color(s): Dark Brown, Cream, Blue Measurements: Approx. 43 inch length, 60 inch cuff-to-cuff width Special Characteristics: Museum-quality figural forbidden stitch embroidery Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Colors may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Robes & Textiles.

Color

Brown

Region of Origin

China