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There are four major styles of silk art embroidery with Sichuan (Shu Xiu) being the oldest. The emphasis – for this style – is on even stitching, coloration and local creativity. Antique gold frame.
These are exquisite pieces that could be re-framed or left…
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- Item Number: F-0384
- Provenance/Origin: Sichuan Province. China. Circa mid-1900s
- Composition: Satin with silk threads. Wood frame with glass
- Dimensions: 22.5" x 9.75" for each. Figures are ~ 9.5" tall
- Weight: 4.5 pounds for both
- Price: $ 165.00 USD for pair
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Detail: This is a solid piece of mahogany wood carved into a seated Kuan Yin, God of Compassion. A remarkable piece – not just because of the simplicity of carving – but for the elegance of the pose and serenity. Purchased from a private family in Chengdu…
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- Item Number: S-5308
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa early-1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 11" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 2.75 pounds
- Price: $ 525.00 USD
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Detail: This small statue has the body of a horse but the head, I’m not sure of. It was acquired from an antique shop outside Chengdu. I believe it is from the late-1800’s. In good condition.
- Item Number: S-9366
- Provenance/Origin: China. Perhaps late 1800's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 1.5" wide
- Weight: 3.5 ounces
- Price: $35.00 USD