A CHINESE KESI 'WUFU' PANEL LATE 19TH CENTURY Finely woven with a confronting dragon above...

A CHINESE KESI 'WUFU' PANEL

LATE 19TH CENTURY

Finely woven with a confronting dragon above crashing waves and amidst stylised clouds, surrounded by five bats symbolising the Five Blessings of health, wealth, long life, love of virtue, and the hope of a natural death, mounted on silk together with a copy of Chinese Silks and Sewing Tools by Jocelyn Chatterton, 42.5cm x 49cm. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Dr Jocelyn Chatterton. To be offered without reserve.

Illustrated: J Chatterton, Chinese Silks and Sewing Tools, p.59.