Chinese silk Kesi panel slit tapestry, of 19th c. Finely decorated with metallic threads showing front facing imperial blue dragon with four cornering four smaller dragons, all reserved against colorful scrolling ruyi clouds ground. The tapestry has a smooth surface and appears exactly the mirrored images as on the front and back.

Dimension: 67-1/2" W x 58-3/4" H

PROVENANCE:
Property of Mr. Albert Oliver, Ivy House of Chesnut. Acquired in 1911, RWD Harradence of Ware, sole agent in the district for Liberty & CO, Regent ST, London.

Over all in EXCELLENT condition.


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