Two Wall Hangings

Description:

Two Wall Hangings, China, a hanging scroll painting depicting two Buddhist messengers riding respectively on a lion and on a dragon to deliver a scroll to heavenly figures above, ink and color on paper, 59 x 27 1/4; and a wall hanging kesi tapestry, depicting Xi Wangmu standing with a woman attendant and phoenix, 61 x 35 1/2 in.
Estimate $400-600

painting scroll with horizontal tears and creases, loss of pigments and gilt details, top bar missing; tapestry detached from the paper support, severe wears and tears to some areas.


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