Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd April 2019

Lot 224

A late 19th century Japanese silkwork embroidered picture for the American market

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A late 19th century Japanese silkwork embroidered picture for the American market, with metal thread, depicting an eagle with a glass eye and with flags and a shield with stars and stripes, with a banner, inscribed with the American motto 'E. PLURIBUS UNUM', together with a companion picture of two exotic pheasants, 46 x 47cm, each mounted, framed and glazed. (2)