The extensive use of metallic thread couching against the deep indigo-black silk ground makes this 19th-century Chinese panel a highly light-responsive masterpiece. To highlight the "shimmer" of the dragon's scales and the architectural depth of the wave patterns, we recommend mounting it in a space with a soft wash of light from above; this allows the raised metallic surfaces to catch highlights while the dark silk absorbs light to create a dramatic, receding background. Its vibrant palette of coral, turquoise, and gold makes it an ideal focal point for grand architectural spaces featuring stone, glass, or dark hardwoods. To protect the antique silk and metal threads from environmental oxidation and dust, the panel should be professionally housed in a custom archival shadow box with UV-protective glass. A "float" mount is highly recommended to showcase the intricate border work and historical fraying without stressing the delicate edges, presenting this piece of Chinese heritage as a sophisticated and scholarly centerpiece.