Embroidered Floral Roundels

Northern dynasties, 4-6th centuries

L81cm;W33cm

The floral roundels were embroidered with silk threads in blue, beige, brown and other colors on tabby ground. The flowers are either in six or four petals, indicating that it has been randomly produced.

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