A set comprising a textile with a red background decorated w - Lot 234

A set comprising a textile with a red background decorated with a kirin and a theater standard decorated with a phoenix, China, 19th-20th century The textile is an assembly of three rectangular panels. The central panel is embroidered in gold metallic thread with a kirin under a pine tree in the sun. The side panels show butterflies flying among flowers and an incomplete medallion formed by lingzhi heads. 71 x 50 cm. Tears, wear and stains. Triangular in shape, the red silk standard is decorated in the center with a large fenghuang flying among clouds in the shape of a lingzhi head. It is bordered on both long sides by a beige silk band with contours cut to illustrate flames. The decoration is composed of a juxtaposition of polychrome silk pieces woven and sewn onto the background, and gold metallic threads. 90 x 173 x 196 cm. Numerous accidents, tears and missing parts.