Hand painted silk, linen back, top band and loops. China, 19th century

This delicate silk altar frontal shows fine hand painting in imitation of embroidery. The upper, light blue silk panel bears three cartouches, two of which are fruit shaped. The red color silk sheet has a central buddha hand fruit shaped cartouche in which we find a bird of paradise. Qilong dragons and bats are framing the cartouche.

Shape: Rectangular panels
Dimensions: 102 x 88 cm
Condition: Colors are somewhat faded, some wear, stains and minor tears
Provenance: Austrian private collection

罕見的十九世紀手工上色祭壇挂幅
稍有褪色，有些磨損、污漬和水漬
奧地利私人收藏