Lot No. 127
DescriptionChinese rank insignia,
China, approx. 54 x 64 cm, late 19th century, embroidery of silk and gold thread with a dragon as the main motif and various animal and luck symbols were worn on the robe of a Chinese official to symbolize his rank, on black silk ground fabric framed by matching fabric and mounted on gold-coloured silk, some tears to the sensitive ground fabric, otherwise in good condition. (MA)
Lit.: Selected articles from Orientations 1983 - 1997, Chinese and Central Asian Textiles;
Specialist: Wolfgang Matschek
Tapis d'orient, tapisseries et textiles - 02.05.2012 - 14:00
Tapis d'orient, tapisseries et textiles
Auction Date: 02.05.2012 - 14:00
Location: Palais Dorotheum
Category: Furniture
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