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A pair of lotus bud slippers of ivory silk damask,
embroidered in couched gilt thread and silks with small flowers and foliage, with embroidered heal guards of pale blue silk, with shoe trees, 19th century; a pair of slippers of red satin, for bound feet; an apron skirt of sea-green satin embroidered with prunus blossom, peonies and orchids, 19th century; and two single rank badges, circa 1900
See Illustration of the Lotus Shoes and Rank Badges (5)
embroidered in couched gilt thread and silks with small flowers and foliage, with embroidered heal guards of pale blue silk, with shoe trees, 19th century; a pair of slippers of red satin, for bound feet; an apron skirt of sea-green satin embroidered with prunus blossom, peonies and orchids, 19th century; and two single rank badges, circa 1900
See Illustration of the Lotus Shoes and Rank Badges (5)
Special notice
VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.