$875 · Rare Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery

Antique Chinese Silk Embroidery Circa 1890 - 1905 "The Yangtze River has received the Grace of Spring" Chinese embroidery has a long history going back to ancient times. Su Xiu (苏绣) – Suzhou embroidery is crafted in areas around Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, having a history dating back 2,000 years. ABOUT THIS PIECE: This antique silk embroidery is titled "The Yangtze River has received the Grace of Spring". This beautiful genuine silkworm textile embroidery is in excellent condition and never been framed. It remains mounted on its original rice paper and although the rice paper has cracked with age, the silk has remained fully intact. The scene is depicting peasant fishermen’s life along the Yangtze River in exquisite detail and colours. The actual silk textile size is 13" X 10" (33cm X 25cm). It is ready for framing. *If interested please leave phone number