Tu Chin Sheng Silk Weaving Factory Antique 1920s Tu Chin Sheng Silk Weaving Good‎ Shepherd Jesus Hangchow China

Antique silk weaving tapestry from the renowned Tu Chin Sheng Silk Weaving Factory in Hangchow, Chekiang, China. This piece depicts 'Jesus The Good Shepherd' in a detailed monochrome woven style. Features include: - Origin: Made in China, traditionally associated with early to mid-20th-century production. - Subject Matter: Religious iconography, Jesus holding a lamb surrounded by sheep. - Material: Woven silk. - Framing: Currently housed in its original simple black frame behind glass. With solid wood backing. - Condition: Note several visible brown foxing spots and staining on the silk surface, particularly in the upper left and top margins. Fraying is present along the top unhemmed edge. The original newspaper backing (written in Chinese) is included as part of its historical provenance. Please review photos for detailed wear and aging. This was acquired at the Estate of a former military officer stationed in China in the 1920s. There’s a 1927 Chinese newspaper between the tapestry