Lot 1501
  • 1501

AN EMBROIDERED MAROON SILK 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' COVERLET QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • silk , fabrics
with a central medallion enclosing peacock, lyre bird, bird of paradise and golden pheasant surrounded by flowers and butterflies, against a ground of leafy blossoming vines, edged with multi-colored knotted fringe

Provenance

Acquired during the early 20th century, and thence by descent.