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Antique Monumental Asian Silk Tapestry

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19th century or earlier, brocade border on three sides; the main decoration consisting of four large medallions set among birds and fanciful creatures, two of which incorporate the Taoist Taijitu (Yin-Yang); hundreds of small brass collars holding reflective glass are interspersed throughout the work. Mounted in a custom wooden frame.

SS 27 x 142 in.; DOA 33 x 147 in.

Proceeds go to the Animal Protection Society of Durham

Silk fractured and showing age; some fading; several brass collars lack glass, have cracked glass or are missing glass.

$500 - 1,000