Zardozi embroidery, North India, probably Lucknow, 18th/19th century Embroidery of silver cannetilles, sequins and transparent pearls depicting a floral composition on an eggplant velvet ground, with floral motifs in the upper half containing the names of Allah, Muhammad, 'Alî, Fâtima, Hassan and Hussein. Framed. 54.5 x 37 cm Significant wear to the velvet.