Three Chinese Silk Bolts, Attributed to the Suzhou Imperial Weaving Bureau
Late Qing Dynasty
Comprising three lengths of finely woven monochrome silk satin damask, reputedly produced under the auspices of Suzhou Imperial Weaving Bureau:
The first, woven in rich blue silk with repeated circular shou medallions amid bats and stylized clouds, the upper selvage bearing the woven inscription Jiang nan fu du tong chen fu shen 'Your servant Fu Sheng, Deputy Military commander of Jangnan' Size: Approx. 752 in. length, 39 in. width.

The second, woven in pale beige yellow silk with Shou character medallions, bats, endless infinite knots and scrolling clouds, the selvage bearing a partially legible woven inscription, possibly including Chen de...shou ... Guang yi chi. Approx. 280 in. Length, 31 in. width.

The third, woven in imperial yellow silk with an overall pattern of auspicious motifs, the selvage inscribed Jian nan chi zoo Chen Guang Lin, 'Your servant Guanglin, Imperial Textile Commissioner of Jiang Nan'. approx. 130 in. length x 30 1/2 in.

Condition: Overall in fair antique condition, with expected creasing, drinking and compression for prolong folding and storage. scattered discoloration, fading, staining and age related toning throughout, more noticeable on the pale beige and yellow examples. The blue example exhibits intense fading and discoloration. Area of surface wear, pulled or losses threads, minor fraying and small separations along the selvages and folded edges. The inscriptions exhibit varying degrees of wear and legibility. The blue bolt has later metal grommets fitted along one end and minor associated alterations.
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