Chinese Embroidered Silk Dragon and Phoenix Throne Chair Cover
Late Quin to Early Republic Period.
The rectangular panel finely embroidered in polychrome and metallic threads on an apricot colored silk ground. The upper register depicts a dragon pursuing a flaming pearl, while the lower field is decorated with a pair of phoenixes' amid peony blossoms, bats, stylized clouds, and auspicious emblems, all above turbulent waves and a central mountain peak. Enclosed by a dark embroidered border of floral and geometric motifs and fitted with a hanging rod.
Size: 30 in. x 40 1/2 in.

Condition: Extensive wear consistent with age and use, including fading, discoloration, creasing, scattered loose and pulled threads, small holes, tears. Embroidered decoration remains generally well preserved. Areas of separation or possibly repairs.
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