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A silk kesi dragon panel from a wall hanging
A silk kesi panel, woven with a ferocious, four-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl. With open jaws and piercing eyes under bushy eyebrows, the mythical status of the dragon is shown by the yellow flames rising from his haunches.
Chinese, Ming dynasty, 16th century
38 x 45 cm
Provenance: Diana Stainow Collection, France
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