Embroidered shawl, Guangdong, China, second half of the 19th century, fiery red satin embroidered with polychrome silk in a scattering of flowers across the centre, and peony plants, flowering pineapples, carnations and other flowers on the border and spandrels. Substantial fringed hem (a few small stains and loose threads), approx. 145 x 145 cm.