A rare and large silk 'dragons and Buddhist lions' hanging
A rare and large silk 'dragons and Buddhist lions' hanging
Circa 17th century
Intricately worked in floss silk embroidery in a variety of surface satin, long short, laid and couched stitches, the main field with a large central cartouche depicting two confronting dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, reserved on a ground of blossoming lotus interspersed with four phoenix, the four spandrels each with a pair of playful Buddhist lions amidst further lotus, the border with with scrolling flowers. 310cm (122in) long x 230cm (90 1/2in) wide.
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A rare and large silk 'dragons and Buddhist lions' hanging
Circa 17th century
Intricately worked in floss silk embroidery in a variety of surface satin, long short, laid and couched stitches, the main field with a large central cartouche depicting two confronting dragons pursuing a flaming pearl, reserved on a ground of blossoming lotus interspersed with four phoenix, the four spandrels each with a pair of playful Buddhist lions amidst further lotus, the border with with scrolling flowers. 310cm (122in) long x 230cm (90 1/2in) wide.
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