Pair Vintage Chinese Bound-Feet Lotus Shoes

Updated August 6, 2026

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Lot number363
AuctionBig Al's August Consignor Estate Auction
DateAugust 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM EDT
Auction houseBig Al's Auction

Floral Embroidered Silk. These shoes were very popular in China around the turn of the century among aristocratic women who wanted their feet to appear tiny due to beauty standards. These have the appearance of shoes that were made to be worn as opposed to lower quality replicas designed for tourists due to the materials used in their construction.

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