A rare Burmese embroidered textile panel (kalaga), Myanmar, (Burma), 19th century, cotton, wool and felt applique on a wool ground with some painting, the central scene depicting an enthroned ruler with attendants either side, parasols behind and hanging chandeliers above, within a border of large flowers on a deep red ground, 148.5 x 116cm.Provenance: Gift to present owner from Thea PorterDorothea Noelle Naomi "Thea" Porter (1927 ?2000) was a British artist, fashion designer and retailer who in the 1960s brought opulent Middle East fashions to London.The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK, houses a late nineteenth century kalaga from Myanmar (acc. no. IS.2-1963). It measures 293.5 x 124.5. The main subject of this kalaga is the story of the Queen Manohari. Our panel may also depict Manohari seated in royal style, and being attended by two servants.A rare Burmese embroidered textile panel (kalaga), Myanmar, (Burma), 19th century, cotton, wool and felt applique on a wool ground with some painting, the central scene depicting an enthroned ruler with attendants either side, parasols behind and hanging chandeliers above, within a border of large flowers on a deep red ground, 148.5 x 116cm.Provenance: Gift to present owner from Thea PorterDorothea Noelle Naomi "Thea" Porter (1927 ?2000) was a British artist, fashion designer and retailer who in the 1960s brought opulent Middle East fashions to London.The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, UK, houses a late nineteenth century kalaga from Myanmar (acc. no. IS.2-1963). It measures 293.5 x 124.5. The main subject of this kalaga is the story of the Queen Manohari. Our panel may also depict Manohari seated in royal style, and being attended by two servants.