- Measurements
- 29.5cm x 32.5cm
- Place of Origin
- China
- Historical Period/Date
- 20th Century (1970-1999 Late)
- Registration Number
- 1992-038
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Satin Stitch,Surface Stitchery,
- Objects
- Household Textiles,Table Mats,
Physical Description
Black silk mat, roughly circular, with polychrome silk, satin stitch embroidery. Design of butterflies, Chinese characters and floral sprays. Blue and white central applied braid. Backed with green cotton, narrow black braid edging. The butterfly is a symbol of joy and conjugal felicity.
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