Large Chinese Qing dynasty textile fragment in gold file and silk embroidery depicting a mythical beast, possibly a combination creature of The Ch'i-lin, The Hsieh-chai, and The Pai-tse. The creature of this panel combines characteristics of all three mythical beasts, the scales of The Ch'i-lin, The unicorn horn of The Hsieh-chai and the lion characteristics of The Pai-tse. Second half 18th century.
Size: 22 h x 21.25 w in (with frame 32.75 h x 30.5 w in)
ZB20245
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