This unique silk brocade panel, originating from Western Europe during the mid-19th century (1825–1875), is a rich example of historic revivalist textile design. Measuring 23.5 inches by 27.5 inches (60 cm x 70 cm), the textile features a dense, rhythmic pattern of flora and fauna woven into a deep aubergine or dark chocolate silk ground. The composition is dominated by large, blooming sun-like flowers and scrolling acanthus leaves rendered in cream and pale gold silk threads.

Woven among the botanical elements are several animal motifs: peacocks with elaborate crests and fanned tail feathers, and passant lions (walking with one paw raised), which lend the piece a heraldic and stately character. The entire panel is framed by a fine, narrow strip of golden-yellow silk, further accentuated by a metallic edging typical of high-quality 19th-century European textiles. While the panel is in very good condition with minimal soiling, there is some historical wear, including shattering of the silk border—concealed by the metallic edge—and areas where the metallic trim has begun to detach.

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