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Description
A Chinese red-ground kesi dragon embroidery
18th/early 19th century
The panel centering a 'dragon chasing a flaming pearl' motif in goldwork among auspicious clouds and symbols of the eight immortals; framed.
H: 17 7/8, W: 28 in. (H: 45.40, W: 71.12 cm. (sight))
Provenance: Private collection, New York City, New York.
18th/early 19th century
The panel centering a 'dragon chasing a flaming pearl' motif in goldwork among auspicious clouds and symbols of the eight immortals; framed.
H: 17 7/8, W: 28 in. (H: 45.40, W: 71.12 cm. (sight))
Provenance: Private collection, New York City, New York.
Condition
With fading to red-ground and staining to upper panel. Not examined outside frame. Overall dimensions: H: 22 1/4, W: 38 1/4 in. (H: 56.51, W: 97.15 cm.)
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A Chinese red-ground kesi dragon embroidery, 18th/early 19th century
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