A Chinese lady's informal jacket of purple figured silk, woven with self coloured symbols and cloud scrolls, the sleeve bands of yellow silk embroidered with figures in rocky landscapes, trimmed with blue silk borders worked with butterflies and flowers, <I>19th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 4262

Oriental Islamic and Costume Textile

London, South Kensington

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30 April 1991

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Lot 5

A Chinese lady's informal jacket of purple figured silk, woven with self coloured symbols and cloud scrolls, the sleeve bands of yellow silk embroidered with figures in rocky landscapes, trimmed with blue silk borders worked with butterflies and flowers, 19th century

Price realised

GBP 220

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 150

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A Chinese lady's informal jacket of purple figured silk, woven with self coloured symbols and cloud scrolls, the sleeve bands of yellow silk embroidered with figures in rocky landscapes, trimmed with blue silk borders worked with butterflies and flowers, 19th century
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