1252 Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery - Warriors

Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery - Warriors scene

Superb dense stitches

Made in Canton, China in 1880-1900

Antique shawl with white embroidery on a brilliant blue base. Some red and black accents.

Profusely embroidered with figures and scenes of warriors in action with a variety of hand held weapons. Most likely a narration of a legend.

Excellent piece for use as a collectible! While Manila Mantons are many, ones with such unique themes are rarely found.

Also known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl & Flamenco Shawl.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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