Three fragrance pendants with flowers and the symbol for long life

Estimated Value:

400 € - 600 €

Result:

906 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

China, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th c.
H. 7,5-9 cm, B. 9-10 cm
Fragrance pendants (Chinese: hebao / xiangbao), gathered in folds at the top. Silk satin, embroidered with silk in backstitch and appliquéd thin cords. Silk gauze, embroidered with silk in counted stitches and gold thread in appliquéd, upper part made of silk satin. Thin, braided silk laces, partly wrapped, beads made of red glass paste, silk tassels.
Formerly an old German private collection, collected in China and Japan around 1900 - Traces of age and use, slightly darkened, partly wear

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