Set Of 4 Huaniao Embroideries On Silk

Set of 4 Huaniao embroideries on silk
Traditional East Asian embroideries on the theme "Flowers and Birds"
These panels draw heavily on Chinese Cantonese export embroideries from the late Qing dynasty, or similar Japanese silk panels dating from the late 19th to mid-20th centuries
Each panel depicts a distinct seasonal scene combining specific species of birds, trees and flowers (such as plum blossoms, bamboo or chrysanthemums)
In Asian art, these combinations traditionally carry auspicious symbolic meanings, such as longevity, seasonal harmony and marital bliss.
They are presented in elegant gold-edged frames, with paper-covered mats that accentuate the elongated vertical format
From left to right:
Frame: 44 cm wide and 77 cm high, silk embroidery: 27 cm wide and 54 cm high
Frame: 43 cm wide and 73 cm high, silk embroidery: 27 cm wide and 50 cm high
Frame: 44 cm wide and 72 cm high, silk embroidery: 27 cm wide and 49 cm high
Frame: 45 cm wide and 76 cm high, silk embroidery: 29 cm wide and 53 cm high