A large table frontal with 5 dragons and 7 roundels on a night blue ground, 19th century. Keyfret border and gauze backing. There’s a vertical joint Dim.: 157x62cm. The roundels suggest that the weaving was intended for making a chaofu skirt but has never been used that way. The chaofu was the most official outfit in the Forbidden City for special occasions. Part of this chaofu for high (mail) officials was the skirt mentioned. Excellent condition!