Throne Seat Cover

Throne seat cover of imperial yellow k'ossu. In a round, central medallion, a five-clawed dragon in gold is seated above the Eternal Sea. Surrounding him are loose clouds, some of which form the border of upper section of medallion. In the field outside the medallion are large sprays of peonies with twining leaves. In the border, set off fron the main field by a nerrow gold band, are slender, cursive dragons in profile spearated by large floral sprays, The boxed border of the cover has a design of flowers and a wide meander. Colors include blue, green, pink, red, rust, and tan. Some painted detail. Lining of thin yellow silk. Soiled and torn.