Textile - Japanese Brocade Panel

Historical information

From the collection of the late Dr. Georgina Sweet, who was the first woman veterinarian in Victoria and who travelled extensively in Middle Europe in the Early 20th century.

Physical description

Brocade woven silk square with ground of cream, motifs in green, pink, white, mauve, blue, gold and brown. Motifs of pine branches, blossoms, birds, fan and stylised tortoise shells.

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