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November 2004 Fine Arts & Antiques Auction

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615. Chinese Embroidery, 19th Century

Finely stitched image of a crane on a brown silk background cloth, under glass. Bird stands on one leg above a fish and shell in water executed with shiny thread. The sky is filled with a blue pattern and various emblems. Border is an alternating pattern of swirls and stylized shapes. The delicate cloth is framed on grey fabric and with a textured gold painted wood frame. Entire item measures apprx 17-1/4" x 16-1/4".



150/225   Sold $120.75
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