BEING IDed - Small Rectangular Chinese Dragon Tapestry Medal, Order Related? - NOT FOR SALE til IDed

This is a beautiful Chinese tapestry of unknown vintage. It is small and rectangular, and could possibly be related to some national order or medal: there is a number stamped on reverse which could possibly correspond to an award. The tapestry features a golden dragon, an ancient royal symbol, along with a bird and some chevrons at the top. It has a wide plain silk outer border and an intricate floral border just outside the center field.

Circa unknown.

Approximately 23-3/4" in length and 8-3/16" in width.

Embroidered silk with tinsel threads, muslin backing.

None.

1496 stamped on reverse.

This is from an accumulation of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until it is identified. VBEX12 LX12/12

7- (Very Fine-): The tapestry has some areas of light to medium wear, mostly along the edge, and some loose threads; there are some spots of discoloration to the reverse only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.