Chinese Blue Ground Kesi Woven Dragon Roundels Panel
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Estimate: Estimate: 400 - 600
Sold for: $1,140
Lot: 3035
18/19th Century.
Of Kesi silk woven in red, white, and golden thread against a blue ground, center with six evenly spaced dragon roundels, each side facing dragon writhing about the flaming pearl amidst ruyi head pendant form cloud, between horizontal mirror-imaged dragons chasing the pearl over the crashing sea wave and soared mountains, with brown silk damask border.
Length 38 inches (96.5 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.
Condition: Wear commensurate with age, fraying.