Asian Art, Art Pottery, & Native American Art

Asian Art, Art Pottery, & Native American Art

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Lot 105: Chinese Qing Embroidered Silk Incense Pouch

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $150 - $300

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Chinese embroidered silk double gourd form propitious perfume pouch or scent purse, Qing dynasty. With perimeter of alternating white and blue hues; the red ground embroidered with floral forms along the lower lobe and butterflies. Flanked by endless knot draw ropes.


Height: 6 in x width: 3 1/2 in x depth: 1/4 in.

Condition: Shattering to the silk, including a large area, resulting in a tear along the upper lobe. The tassels are somewhat fragile.