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Chinese Butterflies Embroidered Jewelry Roll

Chinese Butterflies Embroidered Jewelry Roll

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Price: $30.00
Member Price: $27.00

Item# 80-015655 



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Description

The butterflies embroidered on this exquisite jewelry roll are adapted from an early nineteenth-century coverlet made in China for the American market (probably Canton, ca. 1830). Skillfully embroidered in polychrome silks, the crimson silk coverlet features a field of varied butterflies fluttering around a basket of flowers, deep borders of garden scenes, and fringe on all four sides.

Silk. Contains four pockets, ring bar, and tie closure. 11 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W when open.

  • Silk
  • Contains four pockets, ring bar, and tie closure
  • 11 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W when open



Description

The butterflies embroidered on this exquisite jewelry roll are adapted from an early nineteenth-century coverlet made in China for the American market (probably Canton, ca. 1830). Skillfully embroidered in polychrome silks, the crimson silk coverlet features a field of varied butterflies fluttering around a basket of flowers, deep borders of garden scenes, and fringe on all four sides.

Silk. Contains four pockets, ring bar, and tie closure. 11 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W when open.





  • Silk
  • Contains four pockets, ring bar, and tie closure
  • 11 3/4''H x 7 3/4''W when open


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