Pair of late 19th Century Chinese lotus slippers. These slippers have hard, linen covered soles decorated with pink and green cherry blossoms. Upper half is black linen embroidered with pink and blue flowers. Lavender band at the top of the slipper is embroidered with silver colored geometric designs. For many years Chinese beauty was judged by the size of women's feet. The ideal foot was three inches long, and shaped like a lotus bud. These slippers measure apprx 3-1/2" x 6".
100/200 Sold $80.50
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