a group of THREE EMBROIDERED DARK BLUE SILK PANELS


Kangxi periodEach of vertical rectangular format embroidered in polychrome and gilt wrapped threads: including a pair of panels with the character sheng amid clouds, above crane roundels amid a sun, clouds and waves, then an elaborate floral roundel above qilin striding over waves; the third and taller panel topped with a shou medallion and a sun above a lion striding over terrestrial peaks rising from turbulent waves, then an ogival lotus reserve above repeated mountain peaks and waves; each framed and glazed (losses, wear, possibly laid down).61 3/4 x 21 1/2in (156.8 x 54.6 cm) framed dimensions of the crane panels64 3/8 x 21 3/4in (163.5 x 55.3cm) framed dimensions of lion panel