chair-cover
Lot 1127
Chair cover
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1615-1912), 19th century, gold silk ground embroidered with silk and metallic theme, very finely embroidered with fo lion in meadow of flowers under a longevity symbol, the seat portion with circular medallion composed of scrolling chilong dragons within ruyi border, and to bottom a pair of horses gallop towards each otehr and look to almost have wings above the three peak mountain that stands for the universe or cosmos, Buddhist treasures floating in the golden waves, professionally framed beautifully under glass.

Frame dimensions 77 1/2 x 32 in.

From the Collection of a Lady, Charlotte, North Carolina

Embroidery stitching is overall in very good condition; some small scattered tears to silk ground; some scattered stains; some creases; some soil or dirt to surface; not examined outside of the frame.