Rare Chinese Altar Tapestry

Antiques > Tapestries Dealer: Silk Road Collection Asian Furniture and Decor Contact: Robert H Turner - Email Dealer
Price: $5,200.00 USD  - Currency Converter Shipping inside United States: $780.00 Shipping outside United States: Quoted at time of purchase

Description: This is a wonderful antique Chinese altar tapestry. It would originally have been hung from the front of a grand altar, or hung on the wall above and behind the altar. It is cotton felt embroidered with repeating patterns of dragons, lions, and phoenix embroidered in silk thread. The embroidery is outlined with appliquéd gold threads and the length of the tapestry is divided into three bands by running patterns of appliquéd gold threads. Following the Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901), a certain American Army officer was assigned to duty in China as part of the American and international forces which suppressed the uprising. According to his family's lore, he acquired this altar tapestry from a temple and brought it back to the United States. The bottom fringe was added by his wife in the 1940's, but is only loosely attached and could easily be removed to return the tapestry to its original configuration. It originally had fabric ties at the top by which it hung. Many of those ties are now gone, but you can insert a cord through the gold border at the top and hang it in that manner.
 
= = = = =
 
Silk Road Collection specializes in authentic antique Asian furniture ranging in age from 100 to 300+ years old. Asian furniture blends with any decor and style, and is likely to become the focal point of your room. We also have an extensive collection of home decor accessories, one-of-a kind gifts and art selected to compliment any setting.
 
Our store, Silk Road Collection, has been in New Orleans, Louisiana since 1999 and is pleased to assist clients worldwide. Our clients appreciate our unique, special collection and our attention to service.
 
We are happy to assist you with decorating ideas and to collaborate with design professionals. Please email us and we will be happy to promptly answer any questions which you may have.
 

Status: No Longer Available	Reference#: CON015-OLD
Condition: Antique	Year: circa 1880-1900
Country: China	Maker: ancient craftsmen
Height: 46 in. (116.84 cm)
Width: 140 in. (355.60 cm)
Title: Asian Decor, Antique Altar Tapestry Hanging from China	Style: Asian
Materials: Silk and Gold Threads on Cotton Felt Fabric	Type: Tapestry

Dealer Policies: Silk Road Collection Asian Furniture and Decor Policy Details

Dealer Accepts: