Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France antique miniature watercolour A rare antique Meji period

A rare antique Meji period handpainted Samurai Nobori banner or flag probably made for a celebration rather than battle

but it may be French

embroidered filet lace

Printed in pinks and reds this toile is alive with fantastical exotic birds

In overall timeworn condition with surface wear

Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France antique miniature watercolour A rare antique Meji periodA superb long Toile de Nantes pelmet with a print called Chariot of Dawn, a beautiful design dating from the 18th century. The long length of this pelmet means it may have been part of a set of bedhangings. It would look great above a window, under a shelf or as a wallhanging. With lots of interesting details including boats, sea monsters, the three graces and a mythical horse drawing the chariot of Dawn, its a beautiful and interesting piece. Backed