Imperial Embroidered Yellow Silk Elbow CushionImperial Embroidered Yellow Silk Elbow CushionChina, 18th century, spherical with six panels of front-facing dragons, a further two circular panels of dragons and flaming pearls at the top and bottom, details embroidered in gilt couched thread, all amid stylized clouds on a yellow silk ground,ht. 7 1/2, dia. 10 in.Provenance: The estate of Milton Drexel Rutherford; by descent to the present owner.