Up for sale is a large antique Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered dragon silk robe couched with nine 5-claw dragons with gold wrapped threads; clouds, buddhist auspicious symbols, bats, seawaves, and standing water ( Lishui) are executed in brick stitch; Overall is in very good condition and consistent with age, not perfect with minor flaws- Frays in the black silk ground of the collar & folding lines of the extension sleeves which have been stabilized,loose gold threads in a few places in dragon...

A good late Qing embroidered silk robe with attached sleeve bands. Late 19th century. W. 113 cm H. 102 cm. Condition: generally good with normal age wear and light discoloring.

Pair kesi badges without rank insignia. With background only, we assume this must either mean it was for a student candidate not yet with rank or perhaps awaiting the addition of rank insignia (if it was appropriate to embroider or stitch onto a kesi badge.) We have included photos of the front and of the back with lining lifted to reveal the kesi technique including varied gold metallic thread. Condition is fair to good...

A large piece of early 20th C. Chinese silk tapestry, normally, Chinese people using this kind of special motif silk panel hanging for elder people's birthday. Embroidered panel has been attached with a nice backing for ready hanging. And in it’s very good condition H:62"xW:27"

Up for sale is a very rare antique Chinese silk brocade panel with a large phoenix roundel in the middle, 11.5" diameter, together with other smaller patterns related to buddhism; Qing dynasty, or could be earlier, very intricate piece of art work with fine gold threads; backed with light yellow-ish silk lining. Overall the panel is in excellent condition, folding line in the middle, one water mark in the roundel which I believe can can be cleaned up. Measurements: Approx 44.5" x 28.5".

Fine Chinese Childs Jacket, the red damask woven silk embroidered in silver and some gold thread with flowering plants above waves. Early 20thC. Width cuff to cuff 74.0cm (29") Condition: Good, collar with some light staining, loose silver thread to leaf above waves, and leaf on right shoulder of front. Occasional other loose thread.

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Up for sale is a very large antique chinese red silk tapestry brocaded with polychrome peonies & vines, and gold thread shadows, Qianlong period. The panel is made up of 2 pieces from a yardage, each about 27" wide, and that explains why there is a seam in the middle; the panel backed with light yellow silk. Overall is in excellent condition, no wear or fraying, no stains, colors are bright. Please ask if you have any question or need a close-up pictures...

Adorable embroidered silk children's jacket. Considering the elaborate embroidery on both sides this was probably a festival jacket. China, late 19th/early 20th century. Dimensions: H. 35 cm , W. 83 cm. Condition: expected wear, discoloring, stains and a few holes in the silk top layer. The glass eyes of the dragon on the back are missing.

A beautiful Chinese Pao Tao Peking rug, hand-woven in deep navy, medium blue, light blue, and cream colors. It depicts mirrored images of a deer and crane, a popular Buddhist motif also called the Six Harmonies, representing everything on earth under heaven, bordered by geometric scrolling patterns. 19th century. Size: 46" x 23"

A Fine Pair of Kossu both sides woven Panels on Silk: China, Ching period, 19th Century, Each of the kesi panels is woven in both sides as a same patern, depicting horsemen galloping through mountain passes with in a rectangular border of flaming pearls and floral scrolls, the ground to the border of pale green grey, the ground planes between the mountains woven in gilt thread and the remaining subtly colored in shades of peach, brown, grey white and green. and lavender outlined by blac...

Antique Chinese pleated skirt, made of pinkish red silk with iridescent auspicious elements, with a bright green silk interior. It has blue silk pleats and small, sewn flowers made of blue and white thread towards the bottom, a large front and back panel of flora in white, navy, light, and medium blue thread, with a large central peony flora in forbidden stitching and outlined in sturdy gold thread...

Up for sale is an antique chinese Qing dynasty Mandarin's rank badge from the front of the surcoat, first half of 1800, a Peacock represents the 3rd rank civil official, standing on a pride rock above the sea waves, surrounded by different kind of auspicious objects, all executed in seed or forbidden stitch; excellent condition, with original vibrant colors !

Antique Chinese Peking Pao Tao rug. Square in form wide fretwork border. Peony flowers around a geometric central medallion. All in shades of blue and white. 19th century. Size: 59 1/2" long x 59 1/2" wide.

Antique Chinese intricately embroidered sleeve from a noble woman's robe, ornate gold wrapped thread on blue silk ground, densely sewn in a scene of butterflies and peonies, beautifully framed and in wonderful condition. Size of textile: 23" high x 3 1/2" wide Size of frame: 31" high x 11" wide

An interesting Chinese kesi fabric depicting children wrestling near a watermelon like object and women engaged in Tai Chi-like activity. A pagoda like building can be seen behind the figures engaged in the activities. Age: Republic Period. Size: height 38.5" width 10.5"

These antique Chinese hat stands are carved from an unknown wood. Their interlocking parts can be separated easily, so they may have been designed for traveling. They can be sold separately or in groups and used to "show off" your hat collection or as interesting artifacts of Qing dynasty culture.

The hat stand on the left side comes apart into 2 pieces and stands 11" high.

The stand on the right also comes apart into 3 sections with 2 pieces in each section. This stand is 12" tall.