Embroidery of Birds and Flowers

Description:

Embroidery of Birds and Flowers, China, on yellow-brown silk, in an open nature populated with all sorts of flora and fauna including a tiger, ox, phoenix, crane, peacocks, and mythical animals, the red-brown borders decorated with patches of shaped clothes embroidered with various bird-and-flower motifs, 98 x 39 5/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

multiple damages and tears; fragile silk support.


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