California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 159 
A RED 'DRAGON' SILK EMBROIDERY    清 紅色正龍紋條屏


  • Dimension: L: 60 in (152 cm) W: 19.5 in (50 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2000

The embroidery is worked in satin stitch in shades of red, blue, white, gold, green, and black, with a central four-clawed dragon and flaming pearl, above ocean waves and clouds; the top embroidered with a “Shou” character below leafy tendrils, the bottom embroidered a Qilin flying over ocean waves and lotus flowers, and in-between embroidered a lotus flower amongst leafy tendrils enclosed in clouds. Qing Dynasty period