A Chinese frontal of deep purple silk embroidered in coloured silks and couched metal threads, depicting a narrative with fighting warriors, one mounted on a dragon, others holding banners, others with turtles, squid, lobster and various fish on their backs, among sea waves, with pomegranates trees and bamboo behind, with a narrow border below with emblems, fringed--208in x 23in. (520cm x 57cm), 19th century (conserved)