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A large and impressive Chinese embroidered silk hanging, of upright rectangular form worked in coloured silk with gold thread edging on an eau-de- nil ground with an overall design of a large vase of flowers centred on a crown imperial
Flanked by putti and raised on two acanthus scrolls centred on a scallop shell, the whole set under an orientalist tasselled canopy with a ho-ho bird finial and swan-headed serpent eaves all supported by female terms, scrolls and strapwork
The ground filled with further trees, floral scrolls and garlands.
Chinese made for the European market in the last quarter of the 19th century.
China, circa 1875
Dimensions
W: 58 x H:125 inchesThe BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
