Large red silk textile decorated with birds and flowers, China, circa 1900 Rectangular in shape, embroidered with polychrome silks in the center with a pheasant, peacock and other birds among peony flowers, lotus, orchids and bunches of grapes in a medallion formed by a garland of flowers and birds. The background is scattered with flowers and small birds in flight. The textile is framed by a wide border featuring the same abundant plant and bird decoration, ending in a polychrome openwork fishnet. Green silk reverse. 265 x 225 cm