The nine dragons woven primarily in fine gilt-wrapped threads while white and colored threads define the surrounding cloud scrolls, bats, Eight Buddhist symbols and lishui border with further details painted in ink and colored wash; the neck bands and replacement horseshoe cuffs similarly woven on a black silk ground. 54 3/4in (139cm) long 

Property from a Southern California Museum

Bonhams. CHINESE, INDIAN, HIMALAYAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART AND PAINTINGS, 12:00 PDT, SAN FRANCISCO