Of rectangular format with a center seam joining the two lengths of yellow silk beneath gilt-wrapped threads forming the three center dragons, the nine dragons and the outlines to the richly colored lishui border around all four sides, the colored threads also used to define the flames, cloud scrolls and emblems of the 'Eight Immortals' surrounding the dragons. 46 x 48in (117 x 122cm). Sold for US$8,750

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Dec 2011. California, San Francisco www.bonhams.com