A CHINESE IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED SILK CUSHION COVER
19TH CENTURY
Decorated in coloured and gold thread with a large confronting dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, with two smaller dragons flying over crashing waves and rocks below, the mythical beasts surrounded by the Eight Auspicious Buddhist Emblems (Bajixiang), bats and clouds, all bordered by large flowerheads set amidst scrolling foliage, with stylised clouds to the reverse, 63cm x 62cm.
Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, museum no.T.135-1917 for a related yellow cushion cover decorated with dragons.
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