Antique Silk Embroidered Wallhanging with Birds and Flowers: C19th Canton, China
Item Details.
Wonderful antique silk embroidered wall hanging handmade in Canton, China and dating from the early 20th century C1900.
Entirely hand stitched and embroidered in silks onto a pale oyster silk satin ground.
The central decorative embroidery with little birds in flight with bamboo and blossom and a glorious kingfisher.
This looks as though it has been cut down from a larger panel, which makes it as ideal size panel for hanging on a wall.
Measurements.
Length: 131cm
Width: 111cm
Condition.
In good overall condition for a textile of this era. There are some marks and light stains here and there, please see photos. Embroidery itself is in remarkable condition.
Further Notes.
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