Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019
Lot 819
TWO RARE CHINESE BROCADE SILK SUTRA BOOK COVERS MING DYNASTY One decorated with a scrolling lotus...
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TWO RARE CHINESE BROCADE SILK SUTRA BOOK COVERS
MING DYNASTY
One decorated with a scrolling lotus design against a green ground, with twisted silk wrap, the other with scrolling chrysanthemum in red and gold wrapped thread, each contained within a frame, together with a copy of Chinese Silks and Sewing Tools by Jocelyn Chatterton, 34.5cm x 13cm. (3)
Provenance: from the collection of Dr Jocelyn Chatterton, to be offered without reserve.
Illustrated: J Chatterton, Chinese Silks and Sewing Tools, p.19 and p.21.