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Embroidered silk relief tapestry depicting a pair of phoenixes in flight

$9,321.65
£6,900.84
€7,800
CA$12,898.83
A$14,218.50
CHF 7,439.80
MX$174,456.54
NOK 93,652.28
SEK 87,579.69
DKK 59,389.16

About the Item

Silk tapestry finely embroidered in relief with polychrome threads, with a pair of pastel-colored phoenixes in the center on a sand background, amid volutes of stylized clouds. The entire scene is enclosed by a frame decorated with embroidered dragons and clouds. Embroidered seal at lower left. Period: Edo 19th cent. Size: 200 x 144 cm. Conservation status: Excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 78.75 in (200 cm)Width: 56.7 in (144 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silk,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Edo period (19th century)
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9162245057482

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