Antique rectangular tissue holder, made of exceptional quality black velvet. * Materials and Technique: The exterior is adorned with remarkable hand-painted decoration. The stylized floral patterns (pink and white flowers, green scrolls) as well as the blue and green corner ornaments are applied using a technique that creates a relief and thickness effect, giving a great visual richness to the piece. The floral iconography is of great finesse and exquisite composition. * Condition: Exceptional quality, it is perfectly preserved and has "absolutely not changed." * Interior: Quilted. * Approximate dimensions: 17 cm x 26 cm. It is a beautiful piece of delicate textile art, with rare preservation and finesse, showcasing a particularly successful painting work on velvet. Color: Black Period: 19th Century Use: Table linen Origin: France Country of origin: France Material: Silk