Pair of two (2) Chinese red silk panels, embroidered in Forbidden Stitch with various colors including gold metallic threads. Each panel is centered by a five-toed dragon chasing a flaming pearl; precious object and butterfly decoration above and below the dragon and foliate corners, all within a foliate ribbon border. Float mounted on gold cardstock and framed in giltwood frames with gilt mattes. Panels: 18" H x 14" W. Framed: 24 1/4" H x 20 3/4" W. Late Qing Dynasty, late 19th to early 20th century.

The collection of Gerry Sadow, Nashville, Tennessee.

One in overall good condition with losses to right margin ribbon border. The other with scattered minor losses to border, loose threads to flaming pearl.