A Chinese Official Gauze Robe with Dragon Roundels. Finely tailored with two pieces of black gauze fabric, the front opening robe embroidered in a fine gold-wrapped thread, with four giant five-clawed dragons amid Buddhist treasure symbols and above Lishui waves and soaring mountain roundels, the front and back roundel with front-facing dragons, two roundels on the shoulders are with side-facing dragons. Hemmed without lining, with five gilt sphere buttons. {Length 43 1/2 inches (110.4 cm)}.

Provenance:
Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profit association has been a guiding force in preserving Monterey's history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Monterey's precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Association's mission is to share the histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.