Silk Embroidery - 'Flowers and Butterflies' spo-notify-me-disabled cedar and musk

cedar and musk

the overall style of the table is similar to the tea tables that would have been placed between a pair of chairs in a Chinese home for serving refreshments

This one depicts the wife of a high ranking official in burgundy coloured robes

Traditionally used in China for carrying food such as vegetables and fruit

providing storage for smaller items including jewellery

Silk Embroidery - 'Flowers and Butterflies' spo-notify-me-disabled cedar and muskThis lovely framed embroidery is a reproduction of a traditional Chinese design, showing peony flowers and large butterflies. The peony is a symbol for nobility in China, whilst the butterflies represent long life and happiness. The embroidery is supplied mounted and framed as shown.