A Kesi Woven Silk 'Dragon' Ceremonial RoundelLATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY 明 緙絲迎面龍海水江崖萬壽紋補finely woven as a single section with a vibrant palette of primary hues to show a large headed front-facing dragon, the front claws spreading to grasp through ruyi-headed clouds at water-splashed trident mountains, the rear set holding a large pearl radiating with polychrome bands above its flaming crown. Each mountain, cloud, and pearl band of radiance woven with pale yellow threads marking auspicious wan symbols and longevity shou characters.Width of badge 27 in., 68.6 cm.Provenance:Skinner, Asian Works of Art, April 21, 2012, sale 2591B lot 541.For a similar example, please refer to the badge illustrated in John Volllmer, Silks for Thrones and Altars, p. 38 no. 13; later sold at Christie's Hong Kong, The Imperial Sale, May 29, 2012, sale 2913 lot 4028.** LOT**Additional registration documentation is required to bid on this lot, and online bids will not be accepted. Please contact to arrange for telephone bidding.重點拍品，不接受網絡競價。請聯係。