A SILK KESI 'DRAGON' PANEL MING DYNASTY, WANLI PERIOD

vividly woven in brightly coloured silk and gold thread with a large scaly dragon emerging from tumultuous foaming waves and surrounded by cloud and fire scrolls, all reserved against a red ground, framed

This panel is generally in good condition, however there is a 6cm by 1cm area of re-stitching to the top left corner. There is two areas (3cm by 2cm and 2cm by 1cm) of repair to the cloud scroll to the upper left side of the panel. There is a 1cm diameter hole and area of fraying by the lower right claw. There are areas of staining, to various areas to the panel. The panel has been sown to a later backing and mounted onto a stretcher and framed within a perspex case.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."