A Framed Chinese Kesi Dragon Textile Panel Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
A framed Chinese kesi-style textile panel depicting a sinuous dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid scrolling clouds, cranes, auspicious floral motifs, and turbulent waves above a traditional lishui border. Worked in muted blue, cream, ochre, and gilt tones, with raised spiral-form eyes adding dimensional detail. The upper register incorporates a separate dark-ground band decorated with alternating auspicious emblems and circular medallions. Mounted within brocade borders and presented in a carved wood frame. An old Kalamazoo, Michigan gallery label on the reverse identifies the textile as “Chinese Kossu” and records it as a wedding gift from the C. S. Donnellys in August 1947. Frame size: 17 x 41 in.
Condition
In very good overall condition, with only minor age-related wear and slight discoloration. Framed under glass and not examined out of the frame.
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A framed Chinese kesi-style textile panel depicting a sinuous dragon pursuing a flaming pearl amid scrolling clouds, cranes, auspicious floral motifs, and turbulent waves above a traditional lishui border. Worked in muted blue, cream, ochre, and gilt tones, with raised spiral-form eyes adding dimensional detail. The upper register incorporates a separate dark-ground band decorated with alternating auspicious emblems and circular medallions. Mounted within brocade borders and presented in a carved wood frame. An old Kalamazoo, Michigan gallery label on the reverse identifies the textile as “Chinese Kossu” and records it as a wedding gift from the C. S. Donnellys in August 1947. Frame size: 17 x 41 in.
Condition
In very good overall condition, with only minor age-related wear and slight discoloration. Framed under glass and not examined out of the frame.
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