A small intricate couched thread embroidery of a phoenix in flight.A small square of a reddish silk rayon combo that has been embroidered with blue thread silk in satin stitch and then outlined with gold couched thread. The expert artistry is highly evident. The threads are perfectly side by side. This is all hand done. The back is the same color silk as the front panel, albeit without the embroidery.The panel has a label that reads GOLDEN CLOUD with a NO 8P 801. The label has a design of a gold cloud and two archaic characters in a cloud. On the underside of the label are the words HAND EMBROIDERED 50 % RAYON 50% SILK MADE IN CHINA. The words MARTHA SAMPSON To OLGA D. FROM CHINA are handwritten in black ink on the back.MEASUREMENTS 4 7/8a€ (12.4 cm) x 4 7/8a€ (12.4 cm). Weighs .4 oz (10 g)CONDITION The red silk may have faded but the embroidery threads havena€?t. The back and front silk have the same coloration. There is a tiny pin hole in one corner where the square was attached. There is some soiling on the back.A small handwork by an experienced and trained artisan. It may be small but it is certainly beautiful and catches the eye.Item ID: V-1877