Beautiful embroideries of combined patriotic and nautical motifs were created in China and Japan in the period 1880 - 1940 for military and diplomatic officers, and merchant ship officers as momentoes of their visit to the East.

This especially impressive piece is superbly worked in silver and silken thread with excellent composition. The background of the embroidery is royal blue and it is in it's original frame which has been repainted at some point. It is in very good conditon with some fading in the blues of the flags and lower ribbon which says "E. Pluribus Unum".

This is a beautiful, rare, and impressive piece for the collector of marine antiques, military pieces, and textiles.

Please see the detail pictures found by clicking on the picture above.

Dimensions: 26" square
Price: $695.00