Extraordinarily Fine Stumpwork Embroidered Dragon Chasing Pearl: C1900 Asia

Item Details:
An absolutely stunning museum worthy silk embroidery of a dragon chasing a pearl dating from the early 1900s, China. The dragon represents prosperity and rain, while the flaming pearl signifies spiritual energy, wisdom, and knowledge.

This is THE most extraordinary 3 dimensional embroidery with lots of stumpwork and a wide variety of embroidery stitches.

Obviously worked by an extremly skilled hand we think this may have been made for a temple or place of worship.

We have two of these panels, please see our listings for the other panel which is similar but worked in a different colourway.

Measurements:
60cm tall x 61cm wide

Condition: In excellent antique condition with an overall patina of age as to be expected in an item of this antiquity.