Antique Fine Silk Embroidered Panel with Birds & Flowers: C20th China art nouveau There are also large mirrors

There are also large mirrors which would have reflected the firelight

Decorative elements include wonderful parrots

with grape vines suggesting that it was perhaps intended as a wedding gift

multiple tears and some discolouration

As to be expected these bonnets have some signs of age

Antique Fine Silk Embroidered Panel with Birds & Flowers: C20th China art nouveau There are also large mirrorsItem Details. Dating from the late 19th or begining of the 20th century, a very decorative and fine silk embroidery from China. Worked onto an oyster white silk satin ground with very fine coloured silks it beautifully depicts two birds and flower branches within a silk brocaded border. This panel would benefit by being stretched and mounted for hanging, a service we are pleased to offer from our dedicated textile conservation studio. Please ask us