Beautiful Qing / Ch’ing Chinese Imperial Dynasty hand woven roundel depicting a five clawed dragon shown in profile in gold wrapped silk thread and attached to the roundel base using the 'couched stitch' method. This type of dragon (five clawed, in profile) was only allowed to be worn / used by prince’s of the 2nd degree, and the small size of this roundel (15cm diameter, or approximately 6”) and the use of the gold thread suggests it was made for a child prince. This fine roundel dates from the 1800’s and has been conserved and mounted, and has been professionally framed as shown above behind glass in a beautiful burlwood-laminated frame which measures 26cm x 22cm (approximately 10.25” x 8.75”), although it can be sold removed from frame if desired. The outer circular border shows signs of wear, but the dragon and its directly adjacent surrounds are in good condition. For more info and photos please see hear -https://warpandweft.club/portfolio-item/china-item-6/