Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019
Lot 826
A CHINESE KESI 'WUFU' PANEL LATE 19TH CENTURY Finely woven with a confronting dragon above...
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1600
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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.