A single Peking Opera curtain, the ground of red wool facecloth embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with a pair of armoured warriors in theatrical masks with a female musician above and writhing dragons behind, circa 1900 (wear and lifting threads)--132 x 71in. (336 x 180cm)
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A single Peking Opera curtain, the ground of red wool facecloth embroidered in silks and couched gilt thread with a pair of armoured warriors in theatrical masks with a female musician above and writhing dragons behind, circa 1900 (wear and lifting threads)--132 x 71in. (336 x 180cm)
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The seal to the belt of the left warrior reads:.................
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