Explore the CollectionEmbroidered Picture

Measurements
34.5cm x 28cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1970-1999 Late)/1970s
Registration Number
1988-035
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Metal Thread Embroidery,
Objects
Embroidered Pictures,

Physical Description

A small panel of red satin embroidered with a design of bird and magnolias. There is a little silk embroidery on the wings and the throat of the bird. The remainder is of silver and gold metal threads couched with coloured silks. It is very finely worked. The embroidery has been pasted to a paper backing and framed with strips of ivory silk.

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