19th century, light blue silk ground decorated with gourds and various flora in shades of pink silk thread, two large peony blossoms executed in the Peking knot (or Forbidden Stitch) to the center, bordered with navy ground silk having flora in shades of blue and white, backed in olive green silk, presented loose, with two wooden poles duct taped and sewn to back lining with a metal hanger for display.

DOA 25.5 x 13.25 in.

Collection of Jacquelyn Nouveau, Pittsboro, North Carolina

Some small areas of staining; duct tape to reverse to secure hanging poles.