A panel of ivory satin embroidered in silver metal threads and sequins with a central roundel with a phoenix like bird, the borders with stylised scrolling flowers and foliage, each corner with a long tailed bird, trimmed with a gilt metal fringe--27in. (68cm.) square, probably late 19th century, backed, the embroidery probably Indian for export

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A panel of ivory satin embroidered in silver metal threads and sequins with a central roundel with a phoenix like bird, the borders with stylised scrolling flowers and foliage, each corner with a long tailed bird, trimmed with a gilt metal fringe--27in. (68cm.) square, probably late 19th century, backed, the embroidery probably Indian for export

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