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An exceptionally charming and finely detailed mid-century Chinese hand-embroidered silk panel illustrating the coveted "Hundred Children Play" (Baizi) motif. Deeply …
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An exceptionally charming and finely detailed mid-century Chinese hand-embroidered silk panel illustrating the coveted "Hundred Children Play" (Baizi) motif. Deeply rooted in imperial tradition, this narrative textile captures a lively, joyous procession of children engaged in festive masquerades, operatic performances, and celebratory parade games. In classical Chinese culture, this imagery serves as a powerful, auspicious allegory for eternal family prosperity, multi-generational blessings, and harmonious abundance.
lExecuted entirely by hand on a sophisticated, luminous sage-green silk ground, the textile exhibits remarkable craftsmanship. Every individual figure possesses a unique personality, rendered with delicate hand-inked accents on the ceremonial banners (including the prominent "大王" or Great King flag) and meticulous satin-stitch work. The fluid, human variation in the embroidery—from the multi-toned foliage to the architectural framework—stands in stark contrast to flat, modern machine replicas, offering the depth, texture, and soul found only in authentic artisan needlework.
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- Dimensions
- 26.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 13.5ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- This captivating piece is beautifully preserved and beautifully presented within a professional custom presentation. It features a wide, traditional geometric-patterned … moreThis captivating piece is beautifully preserved and beautifully presented within a professional custom presentation. It features a wide, traditional geometric-patterned silk brocade matting that elegantly frames the central narrative, enclosed in a sleek, ebonized gallery frame. Minor imperfections throughout but does not impact its boasting vivid thread colors and an immaculate silk substrate. This textile is ready to serve as a sophisticated, culturally rich focal point in a Chinoiserie-inspired salon, editorial library, or refined contemporary interior. less
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