A RARE SINO-TIBETAN RITUAL APRON QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY The embroidered silk apron satin stitched to depict pairs of carp rising above turbulent waves supported by lotus blooms, and below a basket containing a 'flaming jewel', all amidst precious objects, bats in flight and swirling clouds flanked by a pair of flying horses, the waist band couch-stitched in gold and silver threads with a pair of confronted dragons; embellished with an elaborate lattice network of stained ivory beading suspending from thirteen plaques at the waist, each depicting a tantric deity, above floral medallions and a row of auspicious lion-heads, kirtimukha , or face of glory, suspending tassels (fabric faded with signs of wear) 36 x 42 in. (93 x 107 cm.) wide
A RARE SINO-TIBETAN RITUAL APRON QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY The embroidered silk apron satin stitched to depict pairs of carp rising above turbulent waves supported by lotus blooms, and below a basket containing a 'flaming jewel', all amidst precious objects, bats in flight and swirling clouds flanked by a pair of flying horses, the waist band couch-stitched in gold and silver threads with a pair of confronted dragons; embellished with an elaborate lattice network of stained ivory beading suspending from thirteen plaques at the waist, each depicting a tantric deity, above floral medallions and a row of auspicious lion-heads, kirtimukha , or face of glory, suspending tassels (fabric faded with signs of wear) 36 x 42 in. (93 x 107 cm.) wide
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