Lot 101 , A Chinese Kesi red ground crane medallion table frontal, late Qing dynasty, 102 x 157cm

A Chinese Kesi red ground 'crane medallion' table frontal, late Qing dynasty, the cranes surrounded by peonies and butterflies above celestial rocks and waves with auspicious objects, 102 x 157cm
Estimate £200-300

It is possible that this table frontal is made out of a robe and constructed with the front and back of the robe and the sleeve borders at the top with later brocade borders, there is some minor fading and wear to the surface and general creasing to the material otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £1,600