Ancient Chinese 5-toed Dragon Silk and Metallic Embroidered Tray. 26.5″ x 11″. Including handles 29.25. Ancient Chinese 5-toed Dragon with leaves and flowers. Entirely hand embroidered with metallic and silk threads, on bluish-gray silk fabric. Dragons that have five claws on each foot were a symbol for the emperor in many Chinese dynasties. 5-toed dragon: Represents the emperor, symbolizing supreme power and authority. During the Qing dynasty, the imperial dragon was colored yellow or gold, and during the Ming dynasty it was red. The imperial throne was referred to as the Dragon Throne. This embroidered piece is in very good condition with some signs of fading on the edge of the silk fabric, but the embroidery itself appears to be in excellent condition. There is some minor damage to the. Original sealed black lacquered wood tray and the bronze handle on one end is loose but anchored. The metallic thread is anchored with Couching Stitches. Threads used are – Gold, Silver Copper and multi-colored Metallic threads. In addition, Silk Thread in Red, Rose, Mauve, Silver, White, Pink are used mostly for the Satin Stitch, Split Stich and. Detached Single Chain Stitches. The package will be securely packed and Insured. Please Feel Free to Ask Questions. Please View All Pictures Carefully. If there is any known damage it will be shown in a close-up photo and described in the listing.