Qing period cushion cover brings a comfortable bid from online Chinese bidder
Qing period embroidered satin throne-back cushion covers can be seen still in situ in a number of the buildings in the Forbidden City including the Hall of Supreme Principle and the Palace of Eternal Spring. Others are held by institutions and collectors throughout the world.
This example above, dated to the 18th century, was offered at Canterbury Auction Galleries (27% bu…