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Wall Hanging - Artifacts

Description
Large Hanging Background is magenta silk satin and lined with off white polished cotton. In the center is an embroidered dragon in shades of yellow with a large Chinese character on top. The dragon is formed in an S shape with scales and white flame shaped fins. He has two white horns, white teeth and fangs, and white tendrils extending form his eyes which have black centers. Cloud shapes surround the dragon. Embroidery mostly done in satin and stem stitch and incertainplace it has been padded. A floral border around the dragon contains white and yellow flowers including padded peonies and grasses. There are a few butterflies mixed in with the flowers. The embroidery can be seen on the back. In one corner on the backing is an oval shaped stamp in brown. In the interior the name of the manufacturer "Pham Van Khoan Brodeur" Around the outside is the manufacturers address: "43 Rue Du Coton, Grand Prix - Hanoi" Condition: Embroidery in excellent shape but the backing has been stained.
Object ID
1998.124