Journal (Ashmolean Museum: Embroidered Peacock Hanging) - Flame Tree Publishing

Part of the exciting and luxurious Flame Tree notebook series. Combining high-quality production with stunning artwork, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, and then foil-pressed. They are incredibly practical: a rear pocket for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks, and a sturdy magnetic side flap. Perfect for personal use and an eye-catching gift. Ashmolean Museum: Chinese embroidered pendant with peacock.

The peacock was a symbol not of glory, but of compassion and care, so it seems to be depicted in this intricate pendant. What we might expect is its incredible opulence, almost overshadowed by pure white peonies, lilies, and roses all around. The eyes of the curled tail, though beautiful, blend into the background as if they were just another flower.

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