AN IMPERIAL THRONE CUSHION COVER

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1800-1830

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AN IMPERIAL THRONE CUSHION COVER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), CIRCA 1800-1830
the yellow satin ground is embroidered with a bold, horned mang dragon among five-coloured silk cloud scrolls, hovering above a gilt and green sea-wave border, the outer border worked with twenty two bats
72 x 80.5 x 16 cm (30 x 32.2 x 6.4 in)

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Lot Essay

Imperial cushion covers are rare survivors of the Emperor's Throne room. This example is of high quality and has been repaired in the early 20th century. The dragon is lively, bold and energetic, above a jade and gold sea wave border.

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