Vintage Chinese - Coin Purse - buying Traditional Embroidered Scene - Chinese New Years Gift - Chinese Embroidery - Old China Collectible

This is an attractive example of an embroidered Chinese money pouch. Such pouches were used to hold coins, seals and other items. They were worn on a sash as traditional Chinese clothing had no pockets.

This pouch has a red cotton upper tube to accommodate a sash. Money pouches were an essential part of a gentleman's wardrobe.

The decorative ivory silk panel has is embroidered with fine satin and couching stitches. The composition depicts a traditional scene including a figure, trees and flowers in great detail. The colours used are reds, greens, blues and brown - gold couching stitch is used to frame the lower ivory panel. The ivory silk panel is framed with black cotton.

The pouch is lined with red cotton.

Late Qing / early Republican period.

An excellent example of unique Chinese textile art.

Chinese New Years gift. A gift for collectors, or that someone "who has everything" or for "money bags". Popular with bankers and investment counsellors.....

Dimensions:
Width: 6.5” / 16.5cm
Height: 5.5” / 14.0cm

Condition: Good vintage condition. Some very slight lightening of red cotton on back left upper edge commensurate with age and use.

Provenance: Montreal Collection. Purchased in China in early 1980's.

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