LARGE VERTICAL SILK EMBROIDERY in silk embroidered with polychrome and gold silk threads, depicting opera actors standing on foaming waves, in the roles of divinities and warriors, among dragons, butterflies and bats. (Significant wear). China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), late 19th century. A LARGE VERTICAL EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL WITH OPERA ACTORS, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 19TH CENTURY. DIM. 280 X 200 CM (110 1/4 X 78 3/4 IN.)