From the time of the Tsar this exceptional 19th century Russian gold work embroidery. Royal Russian embroidery done in a gold metal thread (very much like Ottoman embroideries) depicting two eagles with one clutching an orb and the other clutching a spector. Above the imperial crown. The shields center represent the nine provinces of Russia. Scroll work and florals around the sides. All done on an dark ivory silk. Silk is backed with cotton for stability. 
 
The chanvre is white in color with florals in light mustard and coral. 
 
Photos are a good representation of actual color and condition.
 
Measurements
 
The entire piece meqsures 
 
From top to bottom
 
64 cm 
 
The width is 
 
59 cm (you can still see the selvage of the silk at both sides) 
 
Measurements of only the embroidery 
 
From top to bottom 
 
45.5 cm
 
The width is 
 
45.5 cm
 
Condition
 
Left in as found condition.
 
The embroidery is in excellent condition. The silk shows some aging but nothing distract and is good and stable except at the bottom left hand corner where you will see splits. 
 
Shipping
 
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