A YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED CUSHION QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

detailed with a central peony bloom surrounded by additional floral sprays and flying bats, divided by a panel of further stylised blooms and bats at the borders, all against a yellow ground

The cushion in general fair condition with the exception of one face with loose threads (approx. 3.5 cm in length) with the inner stuffing showing. There are general wear overall, and some slight threads running in various areas, and some re-stitching. The yellow ground is faded and slightly stained.
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