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    Home / Fine Art / All / Anglo-Indian Silkwork, C. 1840

Anglo-Indian Silkwork, C. 1840

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An exquisite and exceptionally rare large scale circa 1840 Anglo-Indian 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". An exceptional museum calibre piece.

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Condition
Good. Wear commensurate with age and use; typical minor fading.
Number of items
1
Measurements
Width: 31.5
Height: 25.38
Depth: 2
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Anglo-Indian Silkwork, C. 1840

An exquisite and exceptionally rare large scale circa 1840 Anglo-Indian 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″. An exceptional museum calibre piece.

INFORMATION

Price: $

Condition: Good. Wear commensurate with age and use; typical minor fading.

Number of items: 1

Measurements:
Width: 31.5
Height: 25.38
Depth: 2

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