XL Antique Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel 囍 Double Happiness Joy Flowers Wedding

XL Antique Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel 囍 Double Happiness Joy Flowers Wedding Very large and stunning antique Chinese embroidered silk panel I think probably dating from the 19th century. Unframed. The central panel is emblazoned with the 囍 double happiness symbol in gilt thread, beneath which silk are embroidered blue flowers, possibly chrysanthemums, on a crimson ground. Above the central panel is a panel featuring auspicious symbols. The whole piece being bordered by ...another type of fabric, I’m unsure what to describe it as, hopefully you can tell from the photos. 
As you can see there are some condition issues, much of the gold coloured thread has come away and is hanging loose from several parts of the 囍 symbol. Some minor losses to petals of flowers in a couple of places, also the top flowers appear to have yellow stamen which were possibly added at a later date. The panel of auspicious symbols has a couple of holes in it. The main border is very tatty all around with rips and fraying all around the border. Backed with hessian or similar.
A beautiful piece.
Approximate Dimensions:
250 x 99cm
Central panel:
154 x 69cm
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