A group of four Chinese silk embroideries, 18th and 19t century, Qing dynasty.

Circular embroideries featuring dragons with the flaming pearl surrounded by cloud formations, woven mountings with motifs of auspicious objects, lined with black silk and blue textile, diameter 34.5-41.5 cm.
Embroidery with bats amidst ruyi-shaped clouds and auspicious objects in foaming waves. Originally the lower part of a robe, woven mounting with motifs of chrysanthemums against an off-white ground, lined with yellow silk. Image 53.5 x 32.5 cm, total dimensions 67 x 45.5 cm.
Embroidery partially in metal thread and so-called forbidden knots, motifs of bats, auspicious objects, and flowers to a dark ground with woven flowers. Woven mounting with motifs of stylised flowers and auspicious symbols. Image area 74.5 x 39.5 cm, total dimensions 89 x 53 cm.

Stains. Wear. Pulled threads/loose threads.