A SILK 'DRAGON' SECTION OF A ROBE19th centuryThe blue-ground textile with embroidery of golden five-clawed dragon chasing the flaming pearl amongruyi-head scrolling clouds and Buddhist emblems, all above a turbulent sea, later bordered, framed and glaze.81.5cm (32in) high x 42.5cm (16 3/4in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit theCondition Report: General signs of rub and wear. A bit of creasing/wavy textile. Some small hole or cuts. Minor thread pulling. Some dark stains to the blue sky. Only possibly to check behind glass.