Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 40: Antique Chinese Silk Lotus Shoes for Bound Feet, Late Qing Dynasty
2026-09-26T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Lot 40:
Antique Chinese Silk Lotus Shoes for Bound Feet, Late Qing Dynasty
Description
A pair of antique Chinese lotus shoes dating from the late Qing Dynasty (19th century), handcrafted for women with bound feet, these shoes feature the classic, severely tapered pointed silhouette. The uppers are fashioned from a dark and contrasting light blue-grey silk fabric decorated with subtle floral embroidery work along the borders. A remarkable, poignant artifact of historical Chinese textile art and social history. Measuring 5.5 inches W x 4 H. Silk has deteriorated in places, as shown.
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