small Chinese EMBROIDERY PAINTING Two Dragons chasing Flaming Pearl Asian Art

Description

Chinese hand-embroidered painting of two dragons
the two dragons are chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom
the gold thread is embroidered with the couching technique--
the thread is laid on the surface to cover the area and held down with small stitches
the red areas are done with another technique
created over a black satin fabric background to create a dramatic contrast
the frame measures 9 1/2 inches x 9 1/2 inches
the embrodery itself is 5 inches diameter
can be hung on the wall or stood up on a table
great example of Chinese hand artistry