Two red velvet ground embroidered dragon roundels, 17th-18th century. Photo Bonhams.

Each worked in gilt wrapped threads couched onto the faded red velvet ground to form a front-facing dragon surrounding a flaming pearl bordered by clouds and fire above waves and water, the eyes of each dragon highlighted in black and white threads. 10 and 10 1/4in (25.3 and 26cm) long. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,200 - 3,700). Unsold