Lot 203

Pair Chinese Embroidered Silk Lotus Shoes, c. 1900

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Pair Chinese Embroidered Silk Lotus Shoes, c. 1900

Estimate: $10 - $500

Starting Bid: $10

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
July 6, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
Live Auction
17020 Dover Road
Dundee, OH, US 44624

This lot comprises a pair of traditional Chinese lotus shoes intended for women with bound feet, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The shoes are constructed with black silk satin uppers featuring hand-embroidered silk thread decoration. The embroidery depicts floral sprays and a bird motif on the side panels in shades of pink, yellow, green, and white. The upper edge and opening of each shoe are accented with multiple layers of decorative woven silk ribbon and braid in various geometric and floral patterns. The shoes exhibit the characteristic diminutive size and sharply pointed toe required by the historical practice of foot binding. The soles are made from multiple layers of hand-stitched light-colored fabric, likely cotton or hemp, and feature a pronounced curved arch profile. No maker marks or labels are present on the items. A handwritten note identifying the items as antique Chinese lotus shoes is included.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $99 $10
$100 $499 $25
$500 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 + $500