A CHINESE EMBROIDERY TAPESTRY
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Description
Dimensions: 80 cm W x 263 cm H
This scroll is an embroidered vajracchedika-sutra tower. The pagoda has a total of 7 layers, from the bottom to the top with gold thread for the frame, the vajracchedika-sutra twists and turns embroidered in the frame. The lowest level embroiders the scene of Subbodhi asking questions to Sakyamuni sitting on the lotus seat. Sakyamuni knoya , holding the knee with his left hand and making the saying seal with his right hand. The text starts from above Sakyamuni's head and embroiders from right to left according to the cycle. The other 6 layers are embroidered with different sayings of Sakyamuni. This scroll is novel in form and unique in embroidery method. The text is embroidered in the palindrome frame with golden silk thread. The words are embroidered with rolling needle, oblique winding needle, trocar needle and other stitches. Figure embroider is also meticulous, using trocar needle, net embroidery, hair needle, oblique winding needle and rolling needle. The Vajra Pagoda is embroidered with gold thread, red round gold thread and silver thread with plain gold needle, because the outline of the pagoda is made of golden line, and the pagoda is golden, presenting a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. This scroll is a unique and rare Buddhist embroidery in ancient embroidery's works.
This scroll is an embroidered vajracchedika-sutra tower. The pagoda has a total of 7 layers, from the bottom to the top with gold thread for the frame, the vajracchedika-sutra twists and turns embroidered in the frame. The lowest level embroiders the scene of Subbodhi asking questions to Sakyamuni sitting on the lotus seat. Sakyamuni knoya , holding the knee with his left hand and making the saying seal with his right hand. The text starts from above Sakyamuni's head and embroiders from right to left according to the cycle. The other 6 layers are embroidered with different sayings of Sakyamuni. This scroll is novel in form and unique in embroidery method. The text is embroidered in the palindrome frame with golden silk thread. The words are embroidered with rolling needle, oblique winding needle, trocar needle and other stitches. Figure embroider is also meticulous, using trocar needle, net embroidery, hair needle, oblique winding needle and rolling needle. The Vajra Pagoda is embroidered with gold thread, red round gold thread and silver thread with plain gold needle, because the outline of the pagoda is made of golden line, and the pagoda is golden, presenting a solemn and mysterious atmosphere. This scroll is a unique and rare Buddhist embroidery in ancient embroidery's works.
Condition
In EXCELLENT condition over all.
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All lots are sold as is and where is. EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. EDEN Fine Antiques Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
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A CHINESE EMBROIDERY TAPESTRY
Estimate $600 - $900
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