CHINA, late 18th/early 19th century, - Lot 50

CHINA, late 18th/early 19th century, Two large palace hangings in midnight-blue silk : - one with embroidered decoration of a five-clawed dragon, spread around the sacred jewel, among stylized clouds and bats, surrounded by two Buddhist emblems including parasol and endless knot, the lower part with chevron motifs, two dragons facing each other above rocky peaks. Stylized Shou symbols among clouds and bats complete the ornamentation. - on the other, embroidered Wu fu around the shou symbol "longevity" among stylized clouds and eight Buddhist emblems, the lower part with chevron motifs and rocky peaks. Pink silk lining. Wear and pulled threads. Size: 255.5 x 188 cm Expert : Cabinet ANSAS Provenance: Asian art collection of General Prosper Clément de Grandprey (1851-1932)