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Lot 3001
A Large Chinese Silk Embroidered Altar Cloth
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, apricot ground silk embroidered in polychrome silk with three auspicious scenes separated by ruyi head blue silk embroidered registers, the scenes show Chinese children at play surrounding dragons, foo lions, and a goddess riding a mythical qilin, likely the top portion of a large altar frontal panel, now framed under glass.

Frame dimensions 17 1/2 x 74 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Elizabeth Benoit, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Overall very good condition; some areas of fading to silk; some minor areas of separation at seems; a few minor areas of discoloration; not examined outside of the frame.