1980 Traditional Chinese Silk Embroidery of the Four Seasons

Description

Traditional hand-sewn Canton, China 1981 silk embroidery picture with old Chinese script about flowers and the four seasons (winter, spring, … more Traditional hand-sewn Canton, China 1981 silk embroidery picture with old Chinese script about flowers and the four seasons (winter, spring, summer, etc). Woven by hand (not machine) on natural white silk satin. Framed in black lacquered, bamboo style frame with dark green suede border and golden details. The text translation is unknown at listing time, but relates to the changing seasons.

Size: Picture area is 27”H x 45” (frame is larger 37 x 57”), and weighs less than 15 lbs. No glazing used.

Condition: framed upon returning to America, but has some minor spots on the glass (makes shadows, can be cleaned off, see zoomed photos). Not faded, not yellowed, it was kept away from bright light. less