Silk embroidered kesi, red silk background embroidered with metallic and blue, green, white, gold and other colored threads. Depicts a large central dragon surmounting a cloud and rainbow, surrounded by bats, and fret border; above the dragon's head are two smaller dragons chasing a flaming pearl, and a calligraphy inscription. 32" square sight, 34 1/4" square in ebonized frame with gilt rabbet edge. Chinese, 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)

Two small (under 1/4") stains, one at lower left corner, the other on far right center side, a few scattered frayed threads, overall very good condition.