Framed Old or Antique Chinese Porcelain Silk Embroidery Panels, a Set of 2

Description

A fine pair of antique Chinese porcelain silk embroidery panels.

Additional Details:
Found in a Virginia estate.

Each panel has … more A fine pair of antique Chinese porcelain silk embroidery panels.

Additional Details:
Found in a Virginia estate.

Each panel has a central image encircled by a blue & white border with a pattern of various flora and gourds.

The first panel depicts two creatures that look like a mix between a shrimp and a dragon surrounded by plants.

The second panel shows a butterfly surrounded by plants.

Simply a great set of Chinese silk panels!

Date:
Early 20th Century or earlier

Overall Condition:
They are in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
There appears to be some fading to the dyes, possibly some light staining and other signs of expected wear consistent with age. The textiles have not been observed outside the frames.

The frames have some very fine & light surface scratches throughout and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Measurements:
Width: ca. 17 1/8 in.
Height: ca. 7 3/8 in.
Depth: ca. 7/8 in. less