Early Qing dynasty elements The central panel of cut velvet with a pair of ascending and descending dragons amid clouds and bordered with scrolling lotus, with five joined early 18th century kesi panels above and below the 18th century cut velvet panel, all surrounded by a late 17th/early 18th century pale blue silk embroidered border sewn with dragons, mythical beasts and auspicious imagery, with a second exterior border in brocade weave silk. 144 x 87 1/2in (366 x 222cm)