A rare pair of red-ground and gold foil embroidered silk 'phoenix' banners
Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A rare pair of red-ground and gold foil embroidered silk 'phoenix' banners
Liao Dynasty
Each banner delicately embroidered with three phoenix, the central one depicted standing facing outward, between two further phoenix depicted in flight with outspread wings and trailing long, flowing tail feathers, framed and glazed. Each 101cm (39 3/4in) long (3).
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Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A rare pair of red-ground and gold foil embroidered silk 'phoenix' banners
Liao Dynasty
Each banner delicately embroidered with three phoenix, the central one depicted standing facing outward, between two further phoenix depicted in flight with outspread wings and trailing long, flowing tail feathers, framed and glazed. Each 101cm (39 3/4in) long (3).
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