A Cantonese coverlet, of ivory silk embroidered in coloured silks with a central floral medallion against a field of delicate trailing flowers, birds and butterflies, the corners worked with large peacocks, the borders worked with baskets of fruit amongst strap work, the corners with cloud collar shaped medallions framing vases of flowers-- 120in x 110in., for European export, late 18th centurySee detail on back cover
A Cantonese coverlet, of ivory silk embroidered in coloured silks with a central floral medallion against a field of delicate trailing flowers, birds and butterflies, the corners worked with large peacocks, the borders worked with baskets of fruit amongst strap work, the corners with cloud collar shaped medallions framing vases of flowers-- 120in x 110in., for European export, late 18th centurySee detail on back cover
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