A PALE YELLOW-GROUND SILK KESI CUSHION 18th centuryPROPERTY OF VARIOUS OWNERSA PALE YELLOW-GROUND SILK KESI CUSHION18th centuryOf quadrilobed rectangular form, the top panel woven with a central 'peony' medallion surrounded by bats and a band of interlinked ruyi units, the perimeter with continuous foliate peony scroll outlined in gold-wrapped threads, the narrow sides with a band of blue keyfret above a band of bats soaring amidst clouds, the bottom panel replaced with plain pale yellow silk. 2 1/2 x 16 x 12 1/4in (6.4 x 40.6 x 31.1cm)Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve.Provenance: Collection of Prince Pu Lun, by reputeRobert & William Drummond, Beijing (the brokers responsible for the sale of Prince Pu Lun's house and its contents)Collection of Karl Ivan Seaholm, Beijing, acquired by 1936Warren Imports, Newport Beach, circa 1960California Private Collection -