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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED SILK ELBOW CUSHION 18th century
AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED SILK ELBOW CUSHION 18th century
Item Details
Description
AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED SILK ELBOW CUSHION
18th century
Comprising two circular end panels embroidered with concentric bands of bats, ruyi heads and lotus scroll, connected by six oval-shaped panels depicting a quatrefoil panel defined by four ruyi centred with a lotus flower and decorated overall with floral scroll.
Approximately 23cm (9in) diam.
Footnotes:
十八世紀 黃地鍛綉迎手

For a related cushion see N. Berliner, The Emperor's Private Paradise: Treasures from the Forbidden City, 2010, cat. no. 56. For another see V. Wilson, 'A Diplomat's Collection: The Chinese Textiles of Sir John Addis' in Arts of Asia vol.33 no.2, 2003, pp.90-101 plate 6
Condition
Significantly faded, with numerous losses over the surface.
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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED SILK ELBOW CUSHION 18th century

Estimate £400 - £600
Starting Price

£320

Starting Price £320
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