Embroidered Silk Shawl Oriental Figural Spanish Piano Start Price GBP 45.00 Current Price GBP 1,320.00 Time Left - Bid Count 20 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, October 06, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location Derby See more about 'Embroidered Silk Shawl Oriental Figural Spanish Piano' Description Rare Authentic Original Vintage Late Nineteenth to early Twentieth Century Oriental Embroidered Shawl / Spanish Shawl / Piano Shawl.GUARANTEED OLD AND AUTHENTIC .Exquisite,Striking and unusual .A scrumptious riot of gorgeous very fine embroidery.This is the most unusual and densely embroidered shawl I have ever owned.It is covered with flowers,trees,an odd animal or two, pagodas ,houses,fences, rural scenes etc. the main subjects seems to be figures practising all manor of Fighting Techniques and Marshall Arts,Tai Chi ,Acrobatics,Meditation and other sports.One figure seems to have speared himself a fish!All the 'action' is set in panels, cameos and cartouches.Please notice how detailed the figures are , particularly their faces.Truelly unusual. A true RollsRoyce amongst shawls and weighs 1.4 kg unpacked.The back mirrors the front.Shown as a boudoir cover on a vintage period double bed, and also worn as a shawl.This shawl has been treasured and used carefully and stored well .It is very crisp to the touch suggesting it has hardly ever been used.The colours are bright and true .The shawl is clean and fresh.I can find no faults. Measures:51"approx. (130 cm) square plus approx. 22" (38cm) of fringing on each side.As with all my items authenticity is guaranteed.Non Smoking Home.Cleared payment within 7 days please, and contact within 3 days.International buyers please use Paypal.Your treasures will be well packed and quickly dispatched (24/48 hr average) .Airmail at cost (NO packaging charges/add ons) Europe£9.91 ,Rest of World/USA £18.67. Insurance an optional extra. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!