Near Pair of Embroidered Dragons, China, late 19th century, worked in gold threads, the dragons facing front above a lishui border, matted, framed, and glazed, overall 30 x 24, embroidery 19 3/4 x 18 1/4 in.
Estimate $500-700

likely cut from a robe, minor discoloration and fading,


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