July Gallery Auction
July Gallery Auction | July 17th | 10 a.m. Previews: Sunday, July 12th | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday, July 16th | noon- 5 p.m.; & Friday, July 17th | 9 a.m. - end of auction Michaan's Auctions info@michaans.com
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A ceremonial cape of uncertain origin, likely dating to the 19th century, worked in gilt-thread embroidery on a green textile ground. The garment is decorated throughout with scrolling floral motifs surrounding large oval green velvet appliqués. The shoulders are embellished with circular embroidered medallions, while the edges retain silk fringe and long attached ties. The elaborate gilt embroidery and rich textile decoration suggest that the piece was intended for ceremonial or formal use.
Owing to the absence of inscriptions, labels, or documented provenance, the precise place of manufacture and original function remain uncertain and warrant further research.
金线绣礼仪披肩, 疑似十九世纪
一件礼仪披肩,年代疑为十九世纪,产地待考。以绿色织物为地,通体施金线刺绣,饰缠枝花卉纹,并镶嵌大型椭圆形绿色丝绒开光。肩部饰圆形绣花纹章,边缘保留流苏及长系带。整体装饰华丽,金线绣工精细,具有浓厚的礼仪服饰特色,应为正式礼仪场合所使用之织物。
由于缺乏明确款识、标签及流传资料,其具体产地及原始用途尚待进一步考证。
Losses throughout, including most medallions except for two at left bottom side and at epaulettes. For condition report and additional photos, please contact the Asian Art Department.
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As sold by D. Crowley, London.
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