Chinese Qing Panel of Gold Thread on Blue Silk, Dragons, Pearls, Birds
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Beautiful long silk panel with exquisite embroidery of dragons, flaming pearls, flying phoenix birds or pheasants all in varying shades of gold thread on deep turquoise silk background, with wide silk black border, Qing era, 18th or 19th century. Measures: 44" x 8 7/8". Embroidery on a blue silk background with woven ribbon edging, black silk border with a grey tone woven edge, backing is beige or light tan loosely woven fabric, probably cotton. The center of the panel has cloud forms and flying phoenix birds, on each side is a fierce 5 toed dragon with long tail chasing a flaming pearl, and on each end more clouds and on each end more scrolled cloud forms over geometric gold bands. The embroidery is very fine, and the gold thread seems to have two different colors, one slightly darker, and even a reddish tint. The dragon's eyes are black and white thread. Condition shows much wear to the outer black band, showing the beige lining in some areas. The central panel is largely intact, may have some loose ends or minor losses. Note that the central panel is made in two sections, sewn together in the cloud field. When framed the loose threads on the border will be stabilized and will prevent further loss. Panel is antique, 19th century or possibly earlier, and is sold as is. Please see all photos and email any questions.
Beautiful long silk panel with exquisite embroidery of dragons, flaming pearls, flying phoenix birds or pheasants all in varying shades of gold thread on deep turquoise silk background, with wide silk black border, Qing era, 18th or 19th century. Measures: 44" x 8 7/8". Embroidery on a blue silk background with woven ribbon edging, black silk border with a grey tone woven edge, backing is beige or light tan loosely woven fabric, probably cotton. The center of the panel has cloud forms and flying phoenix birds, on each side is a fierce 5 toed dragon with long tail chasing a flaming pearl, and on each end more clouds and on each end more scrolled cloud forms over geometric gold bands. The embroidery is very fine, and the gold thread seems to have two different colors, one slightly darker, and even a reddish tint. The dragon's eyes are black and white thread. Condition shows much wear to the outer black band, showing the beige lining in some areas. The central panel is largely intact, may have some loose ends or minor losses. Note that the central panel is made in two sections, sewn together in the cloud field. When framed the loose threads on the border will be stabilized and will prevent further loss. Panel is antique, 19th century or possibly earlier, and is sold as is. Please see all photos and email any questions.
