AN IMPERIAL YELLOW SILK EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' CUSHION COVER, ...

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03.11.2020 14:00UTC +01:00
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Lot 196 | AN IMPERIAL YELLOW SILK EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' CUSHION COVER, ...
AN IMPERIAL YELLOW SILK EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' CUSHION COVER, MOUNTED AS A SCREEN

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

The three-fold screen comprises a shaped central cushion cover panel embroidered in coloured silks and couched-gilt metal threads with a front-facing five-clawed dragon holding a ruyi above its head, on a ground of clouds and scattered peaches and above tumultuous waves, below a rectangular panel of confronting dragons. The two sides each comprise further rectangular embroidered dragon panels and two smaller floral panels.

34 in. high x 58 5/8 in. wide, overall, mahogany frame

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