A Chinese apricot-ground embroidered 'dragon' altar frontal 19th century

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A Chinese apricot-ground embroidered 'dragon' altar frontal 19th century Embroidered in couched-gold threads with a front-facing dragon pursuing a flaming pearl flanked by two writhing dragons, all against polychrome clouds and scattered auspicious emblems bordered by valance with crane roundels and a band of crashing waves amidst rockwork. 104cm x 84cm For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A Chinese apricot-ground embroidered 'dragon' altar frontal 19th century

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Estimate £2,000-£3,000

Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 AM EST

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