An important embroidered Imperial silk altar frontal, 18th Century. Photo courtesy Czerny's

Yellow grounded silk finely embroidered in shades of blue, brown, white and orange, with rectangular panels depicting five-clawed dragons woven around the flaming pearl surrounded by clouds and waves. 275x46,5 cm. Estimated Price: €15,000 - €25,000

A similar altar frontal has been sold by Christie's Hong Kong on the 29th of May 2007, sale n.2368 lot n. 1440.

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