Two fifth civil rank kesi-woven silk rank badges, 19th Century. photo Bonhams Each featuring the silver pheasant facing to the left surrounded by clouds, rocks and various plants above a lishui border, some of the details added in ink or polychrome wash...

An imperial nine dragon embroidered panel. Qianlong period. photo Sotheby's embroidered with nine gold dragons, the central frontally-faced dragon chasing a flaming pearl, on a pale yellow ground with swirling ruyi-form clouds, scrolling flames and bats...

A Dutch embroidered, raised work and applique metal thread floral coffer, together with other accessories, first half 17th century comprising of a coffer, two pairs of gloves and further keepsakes: Coffer: with each of the four panels and the curved coffer...

Silk Embroidered Green Velvet Panel. China, Wanli (1573-1619) A Fine Silk Embroidered Green Velvet Panel, the central register of a lithe scaly five clawed dragon in clouds over breaking waves, holding a dharmachakra or wheel of the law before him, representing...