A pair of tiny lotus-bud slippers for bound feet,

A pair of tiny lotus-bud slippers for bound feet, Chinese late 19th century, of pink satin couched and embroidered in gold thread with stylised seed pods, blue satin heel and toe sections, lined in jade green damask, 8cm, 3 1/8in long (2)

Slight wear to toes commensurate with use, ribbon edging to heel supports is partly missing