A SALMON-GROUND 'TEN DRAGON' SEMI-FORMAL ROBE, 19TH CENTURY
China. Finely embroidered in gold and silver brocade with ten five-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, bats and shou symbols, all against a red satin ground, the hem decorated with crashing waves and lishui bands, with gilt metal buttons.

Provenance: Danish trade.
Condition: Good condition overall with loose threads, the red satin slightly faded, few spots and minor soiling, and minimal tears.

Dimensions: Length ca. 107 cm, Width ca. 144.5 cm (across sleeves)

Auction result comparison: Compare a related robe in red satin with ten dragons, also dated to the 19th century, at Christie's London in Asian Costume And Textiles on 22 November 2000, lot 47, sold for GBP 3,055 (c. GBP 4,950 in today's currency after inflation).


十九世紀紅地龍紋袍
中國。金銀織錦精美綉製，十條五爪龍在流雲戲珠，雲紋地上可見蝙蝠與團壽紋，下擺処飾江崖麗水紋，金屬鎏金鈕扣。

來源：丹麥古玩市場。
品相：整體狀況良好，絲線鬆動，紅色緞面略微褪色，斑點和輕微污漬，輕微撕裂。

尺寸：長約107 厘米，寬約144.5 厘米 (兩袖之間)

拍賣結果比較：比較一件相近的十九世紀紅緞龍紋袍，見倫敦佳士得Asian Costume And Textiles 2000年11月22日 lot 47, 售價GBP 3,055 (相當於現在的GBP 4,950)。