Null 19th century Chinese silk robe embroidery fragment. Depicting a symmetrical…

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19th century Chinese silk robe embroidery fragment. Depicting a symmetrical pattern of lovely pink peonies amid blue and white blossoms. With accents in teal and black. Bordered by a black band with silver flowers and scrollwork. Sight; height: 24 3/4 in x width: 13 1/4 in. Framed; height: 25 1/2 in x width: 14 in x depth: 1 in.

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19th century Chinese silk robe embroidery fragment. Depicting a symmetrical pattern of lovely pink peonies amid blue and white blossoms. With accents in teal and black. Bordered by a black band with silver flowers and scrollwork. Sight; height: 24 3/4 in x width: 13 1/4 in. Framed; height: 25 1/2 in x width: 14 in x depth: 1 in.

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