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Butterflies & Peonies
Last quarter 19th c

Beautifully embrodered single band with auspicious symbols of happiness.


Cataloguing

the terracotta silk satin ground embroidered with butterflies flitting amongst peonies, the insects in soft yellow, green, orange, ivory and brown with touches of purple, the peonies blue, the  actual embroidery 22 x 3 1/2 in/56 x 9 cm the band 46 in/1.17 m


Condition

The embroidered panel is very good.


Comments

We can mount this over acid free board for you, ready for framing. Would make a terrific present.