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Chinese Needlepoint Dragon

Hand-needlepoint c1960s panel w/ three seashells & a coral branch Art Sz: 14 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W Frame Sz: 21 1/2"H x 21 1/4"W w/ bamboo frame

c1960s mum & cub pandas Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 13 1/2"W Frame Sz: 14 7/8"H x 18 3/4"W w/ coral mat & gilt bamboo frame

Adorable vintage c1960s needlepoint portrait of five doggies Art Sz: 13 1/8"H x 13 1/8"W Frame: 19 1/2"H x 19 3/8"W w/ coral mat & gilt bamboo frame

Victorian silk needlework depicting palm tree & fishermen with nets Image Sz: 8 1/2"H x 13 1/8"W Frame Sz: 14 1/2"H x 18 7/8"W w/ gilt bamboo frame

Painted on rice paper depicting a Chinese dragon, with metal frame. He shipped himself without glass

A striking Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period presented in a gilt wood frame under glaze. The design features four dragons coiling and slithering in the clouds. The most auspicious mythological creature, dragon was a very popular motif in Japanese textile art. Viewing this particular piece, one is struck by the superb craftsmanship with the profuse use of silver threads in satin stitches and complex chain stich coiling that create the background. The slight relief technique was also used on parts of the dragon heads, rendering the piece a strong sense of dimension and motion. The textile itself measures about 32.5"x46". Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. As there is no brocade border present, the piece is likely the main part with the central motifs of a larger tapestry and was later framed for display. For two similar dragon tapestries...

A piece wonderful antique textile fragment from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood frame with white ...

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons coiling and flying in the clouds. The high relief technique used to render the dragons using mostly the silver threads gives this piece a tremendous sense of motion. The most auspicious mythological creature in Japan and China, dragons were a very popular motif in textile art. In this particular piece, it is the impressive size, the superb craftsmanship, the profuse use of silver threads and near perfect condition that set it apart. Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality. For two similar dragon tapestries...