Lot 178 , A Chinese late Ming Kesi 'dragon' panel, 17th century, 75 cm x 90 cm

A Chinese late Ming Kesi 'dragon' panel, 17th century,
finely woven in colours with a confronting dragon chasing a flaming pearl amid ruyi-shaped clouds and above waves,
75 cm x 90 cm
£3,500-4,000

Condition:
There are some occasional minor unpicked threads and the fabric is slightly undulating in places with some light staining visible on the upper pale coloured band. the lining has some heavy staining and tears and losses. There are repairs to the far right side and bottom right with some stitching evident underneath.

Sold for £4,000