Lot 527 , A Chinese silk, velvet and gilt metal wrapped paper thread table cover, 19th century, 153.5 x 52cm

A Chinese silk, velvet and gilt metal wrapped paper thread table cover, 19th century, decorated in gilt with the character Shuangxi surrounded by five bats, a four claw dragon amid clouds, an endless knot surrounded by auspicious emblems and a lion-dog with brocaded ball on a scarlet velvet ground, with gilt flowers and foliage to a green velvet border, 153.5 x 52cm
Estimate £150-250


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Sold for £600