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Chinese Forbidden Stitch Embroidery of a Shan Shui Vase

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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. This intricately stitched vase is depicted with painted decoration of a scenic mountain landscape on its rounded body, a classic painting form known as "shan shui." An all-over pattern of florals and trailing vines decorates the narrow neck in the blue-and-white style.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Contemporary
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CJKA030B1stDibs: LU820033815282
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