A QING DYNASTY "DRAGONS AND PEARL" GOLD COUCHED SILK HANGING PANEL, POSSIBLY LATE KANGXI/EARLY YONGZHENG PERIOD, 1720s, of horizontal rectangular form and peach color ground centering a stylized flaming pearl flanked by two writhing five claw profile dragons with fierce roaring expressions, meticulously detailed with gilt couched silk threaded scaly bodies outlined in shades of blue, green, and white serrated fins embroidery, amidst trailing wispy ruyi clouds and set over kesi alternating embroidered rolling and crashing waves above Lishui bands, hand-stitched to a neutral silk panel and covered in a UVA transparent lucite frame, height: 23", width: 62 1/2"; with frame, height: 33 1/4", width: 72 3/4".

Good condition for antique Chinese silk panels of this age, use, and materials including but not limited to faded areas, spots, light stains, old repairs, some splits, losses, and loose threads. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."