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Chinese Butterfly Embroidered Silk Lotus Shoes

Item Details

Type Lotus Shoes
Period Early 20th Century, Antique
Embellishments Embroidery
Additional Information Lotus shoes were worn by practitioners of foot binding, which was banned in China in 1912.
  • Secondhand clothing, handbags and accessories may retain minor imperfections throughout including residual scent from storage and age. May require professional cleaning. Any measurements provided are approximate.

Condition

- loose and frayed threads; fabric abrasions and some accretions/dust accumulation; variant discoloration throughout; some spot stains.

Dimensions

1.5" W x 4.5" H x 4.5" D

- approximate measurements of one shoe.

Item #

ITMG632516

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