March 19, 2011 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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Chinese dragon rank badge
qing dynasty
The embroidered silk and metallic thread roundel depicts a coiled, forward-facing gold dragon among lishui waves, celestial clouds and a flaming pearl over an indigo ground; matted, framed and glazed with UV resistant glass.
D of roundel: 13 in.
Sold for $2,000
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
The embroidered silk and metallic thread roundel depicts a coiled, forward-facing gold dragon among lishui waves, celestial clouds and a flaming pearl over an indigo ground; matted, framed and glazed with UV resistant glass.
