Lot 84
84
A kang cover of imperial yellow silk kesi, woven with pink and blue peonies and lotus flowers amidst scrolling foliage, with bats in flight between, the centre with a floral ogival medallion set within a blue foliate surround, the field outlined with a border of couched gilt thread-81 x 49.5in. (206 x 126cm.), late 19th/early 20th century, some wear and small tears
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A kang cover of imperial yellow silk kesi, woven with pink and blue peonies and lotus flowers amidst scrolling foliage, with bats in flight between, the centre with a floral ogival medallion set within a blue foliate surround, the field outlined with a border of couched gilt thread-81 x 49.5in. (206 x 126cm.), late 19th/early 20th century, some wear and small tears

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A kang cover of imperial yellow silk kesi, woven with pink and blue peonies and lotus flowers amidst scrolling foliage, with bats in flight between, the centre with a floral ogival medallion set within a blue foliate surround, the field outlined with a border of couched gilt thread-81 x 49.5in. (206 x 126cm.), late 19th/early 20th century, some wear and small tears
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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