An Imperial cover, of golden yellow silk satin couched with coloured twisted silks and metal threads, the centre with a roundel with a crane flying over turbulent seas and a pagoda behind, the field with lotus flowers and scrolling tendrils, within a border of the same with phoenix, backed with silk damask--41in x 44in. (102cm x 110cm), 19th century

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An Imperial cover, of golden yellow silk satin couched with coloured twisted silks and metal threads, the centre with a roundel with a crane flying over turbulent seas and a pagoda behind, the field with lotus flowers and scrolling tendrils, within a border of the same with phoenix, backed with silk damask--41in x 44in. (102cm x 110cm), 19th century
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