A fragmentary embroidered silk 'birthday' panel
WanliConsisting of several fragments sewn together, all boldly and densely embroidered in gold thread with a large sinuous five clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl and writhing amongst polychrome clouds interspersed with shou characters and baby dragons, framed and glazed. 74cm (29in) x 33.5cm (13 1/8in)