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Unknown“Irises”Circa 1990
Circa 1990
About the Item
Beautifully executed cross stitch chinese embroidery of a field of irises. Artist red seal lower left with calligraphy above. Condition is excellent. Circa 1990. Artist unknown. Under glass. The artwork is double matted with a thin multicolored wood frame. Overall framed measurements are 16.5 by 17.5 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida collector.
In China, the iris is a symbol of spring, vitality, and change. Due to the large, delicate petals that resemble butterfly wings, Chinese people sometimes refer to the iris as a butterfly. In Ancient China, people believed that placing irises around a door or inside a home would keep negative energies away.
- Creation Year:Circa 1990
- Dimensions:Height: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 0.3 in (7.5 mm)
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- Condition:Frame has minor scratches.
- Gallery Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU14113998302
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