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Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Blue and White Vase

Contemporary

About the Item

A wonderful example of Chinese embroidery, this framed silk textile uses the infamous forbidden stitch to depict a fine blue-and-white porcelain vase. Also known as the "Peking knot" or "seed stitch," the forbidden knot is a silk embroidery method that results in minuscule, pearl-like knots, usually densely clustered to cover a fabric with color. The vase pictured on this textile is a classic form known as 'tianqiuping' or 'celestial ball vase,' defined by its rounded, globular body and a narrow cylindrical neck. The intricately stitched blue-and-white decoration features a sinuous, celestial dragon and an all-over pattern of chrysanthemums and trailing vines.
  • Creation Year:
    Contemporary
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CJKA030A1stDibs: LU1036312113342

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