Fragment of Kesi Dragon Embroidery

Description:

Fragment of Kesi Dragon Embroidery, China, 18th/19th century, possibly from a robe, woven with gold thread to depict dragons reaching for flaming pearls, with ruyi-head clouds and the "Eight Buddhist Treasures" over an interlocking wan pattern, a border of crashing waves at the bottom, framed and glazed, 47 1/2 x 21 in.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

Not examined out of frame, overall fading, several areas of damage and loss.


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