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with various wild animals and exotic birds
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In excellent vintage condition commensurate with age
The silk embroidery is extremely well done and would have been worked by a professional workshop for export to Europe
With very fine hand embroidery we believe this was produced in Vietnam in the mid 19th century
Mezzaro Blockprinted Tree of Life Hanging: C1850 Genoa,Italy velvet embroidery with various wild animals andHand block printed Mezzaro, wall hanging. Produced in Genoa, Italy around the mid 19th century, mezzaros were inspired by Indian Palampores and chintzes. These were produced to meet the European demand for this popular type of exotic wall decoration which was much in demand. Depicting a tree of life, with various wild animals and exotic birds. Printed onto fine cotton ground in a light fresh colour way of pinks and mustard yellows. Completely block