Intricate Dragon Motif Design, Decorative Japanese Art by Audsley, 1884

Title: Decorative Plate with Twin Dragons and Flaming Pearl – Plate XII from Section VII Description: This extraordinary print, Plate XII from Section VII of G. A. Audsley's artisti...

Title: Intricately Patterned Decorative Plate with Central Figure – Plate I from Section VII of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate I from Section VII of G. A...

Untitled print, Section VII, plate X. This chromolithograph depicts a large portion of a sara, or large saucer-shaped dish of late period cloisonné enamel. Detailed information about...

Antique print titled 'Chinese and Japanese - Chinois et Japonais - Chinesisch und Japanesisch'. Chromolithograph of Chinese and Japanese ornaments and ...

A striking Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period presented in a gilt wood frame under glaze. The design features four dragons coiling and slithering in the clouds. The most auspicious mythological creature, dragon was a very popular motif in Japanese textile art. Viewing this particular piece, one is struck by the superb craftsmanship with the profuse use of silver threads in satin stitches and complex chain stich coiling that create the background. The slight relief technique was also used on parts of the dragon heads, rendering the piece a strong sense of dimension and motion. The textile itself measures about 32.5"x46". Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. As there is no brocade border present, the piece is likely the main part with the central motifs of a larger tapestry and was later framed for display. For two similar dragon tapestries...

A visually stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s-1900s late Meiji period, presented with a linen matt with gold trim in a gilt wood frame. The design showcases a flying p...

Antique Chinese brocade dragon panel from Imperial Qing Dynasty circa 19th century, beautifully presented with a linen mat and in a silvered wo...

Great image of cloisonne enamels Chromo-lithograph after A. Willms Published by Sutton Sharpe & Co. 1876 Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using y...