An embroidered coverlet of yellow silk embroidered in coloured floss silks, the roundel with young birds feeding from their mother's breast, surrounded by iris and tulips and other birds, the corners of the field with peacocks perched in flower stems, the lateral edges with a pair of dogs, the outer border of scrolling carnations, roses, iris and tulips--102in x 120in., Portuguese, 18th century (some areas of embroidery worn)