Framed Asian Silk Embroidered Fabric / Embroidery Tapestry, "Birds", circa 1940
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Framed Asian Silk Embroidered Fabric / Embroidery Tapestry, "Birds", circa 1940
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Textile,Embroidered
- Place of Origin:Vietnam
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:
- Seller Location:L'Etang, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3948316396622
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