Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019
Lot 822
A CHINESE SILK BUDDHIST TRIBUTE 'DRAGON' PIECE LATE MING DYNASTY Woven in polychrome and...
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1300
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A CHINESE SILK BUDDHIST TRIBUTE 'DRAGON' PIECE
LATE MING DYNASTY
Woven in polychrome and gold-wrapped threads with a central dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, surrounded by shou characters, ruyi head-shaped clouds and smaller dragons, framed and glazed, together with a copy of Chinese Silks and Sewing Tools by Jocelyn Chatterton, 73.5cm x 33.5cm. (2)
Provenance: from the collection of Dr Jocelyn Chatterton. To be offered without reserve.