California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2013  June 23, 2013

 Lot # 85 
A FRAMED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERY    十九世紀 麒麟人物湘繡


  • Dimension: H: 29 3/4 in (75.5 cm), W: 27 in (68.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1600

The silk embroidery, Xiang Xiu, depicts a scholar, with a Ruyi in one hand and lotus leaf on the other, riding on a qilin. Flowers, plants, trees, bat, and grass surrounds the rider. On each corner, there's well stitched and different flowers. Two pattern bands encase the entire embroidery. 19th century.