Details
- Dimensions
- 31.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 25.38ʺH
- Styles
- Anglo-Indian
- Regency
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ebony
- Glass
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Bottle Green
- Condition Notes
- Good. Wear commensurate with age and use, typical minor fading. Good. Wear commensurate with age and use, typical minor fading. less
- Description
- An exquisite and rare large scale circa 1840 zoological silkwork embroidery picture of native Indian reptiles and amphibians feeding on … more An exquisite and rare large scale circa 1840 zoological silkwork embroidery picture of native Indian reptiles and amphibians feeding on butterflies in native flora and fungi, depicting a striking Russell's viper, a turtle, a frog, and a young monitor lizard worked by an English hand in India retaining original parcel gilt carved solid ebony frame with original glass. Sight: 25.63" x 19.5". A truly exceptional, museum calibre piece. less
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