Silk Embroidery on Chinese Rice Paper, 1800s

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Silk embroidery on Chinese rice paper

Jiaqing period 1796-1820

Two medallions, 2 garden scenes are depicted.
The Buddhist symbols are … more Silk embroidery on Chinese rice paper

Jiaqing period 1796-1820

Two medallions, 2 garden scenes are depicted.
The Buddhist symbols are supposed to bring good luck to the owner.
Rock-permanence, pondweed-the good spirits of water, plum-symbol of winter, bat-prosperity and good fortune, pine-longevity, flower basket-symbol of old age, shou-long life and lotus blossom-purity in the midst of an adverse atmosphere, creator-carity.

45 x 20 cm and 57 x 32 cm respectively.
Incl. certificate

Framed behind glass, so the condition is very good! (see photos) less