Chinese silk embroidered kesi kossu panel depicting figures on horseback weilding weapons and flags, 19th century. Carefully embroidered with gold wrapped thread.
Height: 38 1/4 in x width: 9 3/4 in.

Color has faded throughout. Heavy wear throughout. Along the margins, there is wear, and minute rips and losses to the fabric. Pins along the extreme edges have heavy oxidation. The verso could not be inspected due to the nature of how the fabric is affixed to the board. From the back, the board is heavily toned and has minute tears and areas with adhesive residues; please see the listing image. In the center of the upper margin, there is a 1 1/2 in tear to the board. In the upper side of the left margin of the back, there is a dent.