A Chinese kesi tapestry dragon robe 缂丝
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A Chinese kesi tapestry dragon robe 缂丝龙袍 19th/early 20th century 十九或二十世纪
(L: 55 in.)
Qty: (1)
The blue ground finely worked on the front and back with nine five-clawed long dragons couched in gold-wrapped threads in pursuit of flaming pearls, amidst multi-colored cloud scrolls, bats, and the bajixiang ('Eight Buddhist Emblems'), all above floral sprigs and auspicious emblems rising from rolling and crashing waves above the deep lishui band, with blue-edged borders at the cuffs and collar decorated with striding dragons and bats among florets and scrollwork.
(L: 55 in.)
Qty: (1)
Property from a private collection, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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A Chinese kesi tapestry dragon robe 缂丝
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