An antique original Chinese Mandarin forbidden stitch embroidered silk. Depicting a ferocious front-facing, five-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl in gold thread, surrounded by auspicious clouds, bats, flaming coin, endless knot with a fish and other motifs, all above three pointed mountains and peonies raised from crashing waves reserved on a pale orange ground, the border adorned with stylised flowers and ruyi scepter with ribbon reserved on a black ground, with wooden frames. Qing dynasty, China, 19th century. Condition: Good, despite signs of wear. Dimensions of the square: 41 x 37 cm, frame: 54.5 x 50 cm. The item “ANTIQUE CHINESE QING SILK EMBROIDERY BADGE DRAGON 5 CLAWS ROBE FORBIDDEN 19TH C” is in sale since Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “eternality” and is located in Malmoe. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: China
• Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
• Age: 1850-1899
• Type: Robes
• Original/Reproduction: Original