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Spring 2023 Art, Asian, Tribal & Jewelry

Sat, May 20, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 45

Chinese Double Fish Embroidery

Estimate: $200 - $400

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$3,000 $250
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Possibly a dowry bag or belt purse. The front is embroidered with a depiction of two koi fish circling each other in a pond. Multiple hidden pockets are contained within. 5.5" x 6.5" (13CM x 16CM) Staining and discoloration evident throughout in addition to some loose threads on the back flap. From the carefully curated collection of a Pan Am flight attendant, in service between the years of 1954 and 1984. Her many travels took her through Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Keywords: Asia, Asian, China, Chinese woven, insignia, antique, accessory, fashion